Cachuma Lake – Tent, Trailer and RV Camping, Yurt Camping, Cabin Rentals, Group Area Camping
Welcome to Cachuma Lake Recreation Area … A Santa Barbara County Park renowned for its natural beauty and variety of fun things to do. For park information call (805) 686-5054 or 686-5055 (Voice/TDD).
You’ll find a fully stocked general store, gas station, coin laundry, and hot showers. Great care has been taken to make our facilities accessible to everyone. Children’s playgrounds, lake cruises, the nature center, fishing piers, and hiking trails await you and your family. The Marina is open year-round and sells bait and tackle, fuel and fishing licenses. It also boasts a terrific snack bar & grill. The Family Fun Center includes a swimming pool, video games, miniature golf, and snack bar, and is open daily during the summer.

El Capitan Canyon
El Capitan Canyon resort is a mere 20 miles north of Santa Barbara. Located in a seaside pocket on 300 plus acres on the picturesque Pacific coast, the nature lodging experience at El Capitan Canyon was created for those who have the desire to totally unwind, relax and commune with nature.

El Capitan State Beach
El Capitan State Beach offers visitors a sandy beach, rocky tidepools, and stands of sycamore and oaks along El Capitan Creek. It’s a perfect setting for swimming, fishing, surfing, picnicking and camping. A stairway provides access from the bluffs to the beach area. The beach is located off Highway 101 seventeen miles west of Santa Barbara.

Gaviota State Park
Gaviota State Park takes its name from the Spanish word for seagull, given to the area by soldiers of the Portola Expedition who supposedly killed a seagull while camping here in 1769. Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands. The park is located 33 miles west of Santa Barbara on U.S. 101.

Jalama Beach – Tent, Trailer and RV Camping, Group Area Camping
This Santa Barbara County Park maintains 98 campsites, all overlooking the ocean or beachfront. Each site has a picnic table and BBQ pit, with hot showers, restrooms and water nearby. 29 sites offer electrical hookups, and dump stations are available. Campsites are assigned on a first come, first served basis – one site to one vehicle. Only group areas may be reserved in advance. Keep in mind that summer is our busiest time, and that campsites fill fast. Check-out is 2:00 pm. Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. View Detailed Camping Map.
Jalama Beach County Park, 9999 Jalama Road, Lompoc, CA 93436
Recorded Information: 805-736-6316
Group Camping Reservations: 805-934-3211
Park Office: 805-736-3504

Refugio State Beach
Refugio State Beach offers excellent coastal fishing as well as trails and picnic sites. Palm trees planted near Refugio Creek give a distinctive look to the beach and camping area. Refugio SB is located 20 miles West of Santa Barbara on Highway 101 at Refugio Road.

Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan
Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan is THE premier campground on the beautiful California Central Coast. Located just 20 minutes north of downtown Santa Barbara, Ocean Mesa is surrounded by Los Padres National Forest above the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Visit the tide pools at near-by El Capitan State Beach, explore our 15 miles of hiking trails, enjoy a music-filled Saturday evening under the stars at El Capitan Canyon, or just relax and take in the magnificent ocean views of the Gaviota Coast.