Refugio State Beach
Goleta, CA
$10/vehicle day-use
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(1,603 Google reviews)
Known for its unusually tropical-looking palm-lined creek mouth, with a playground, grassy picnic and BBQ area, and a camp store. Free beach wheelchairs are available on request.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
- Works for a wide age range
10 Refugio Beach Rd, Goleta, CA 93117, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
Map
Tides today
Next low tide
12:12 PM
3.3 ft — best for tide pools
Next high tide
8:08 AM
3.8 ft
Predictions from NOAA · Santa Monica station
What visitors say
- Angella★★★★★
I didn't stay there, just drove through it, but the location was awesome, and the palm trees give you lots of shade. Someone's had mentioned that the showers require tokens for warm water, and I think the bathrooms need a tokens, but I'm not sure. I saw some scuba divers and Surfers there and the waves are much bigger than at the El Capitan Beach just a few miles down the road.
6 months ago
- Robert Gillelan★★★★★
Beautiful beach, not to crowded away from the parking lots. Was able to walk for almost half an hour before rocks and rise blocked the way. Once away from the parking, camping and picnic areas it's a clean beach beneath the cliffs. I loved it.
7 months ago
Showing 2 of 5 Google reviews · Read them all on Google Maps
Nearby places
Love finding spots like this?
Get our best family things to do near you in one weekly email — free outings, weekend picks and local tips. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.