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Santa Barbara County

Gaviota & Refugio

Gaviota, Refugio and El Capitán State Beaches along the Gaviota Coast west of Goleta. No dogs on these beaches.

Tides & daylight · next 3 days

Official Gaviota & Refugio beach information

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Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.