The El Capitán State Beach campground will close in January for a yearlong construction project. Visitors can use the park for day use during that time. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk photo Anyone ...

A popular camping site and area for outdoor activities in Santa Barbara County is scheduled to close for about a year to allow for major upgrades. El Capitan State Beach will shut down for about one ...

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Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. Annette Brink, her three dogs, and husband visit El Capitan State Beach to camp three to four times a year. "We ...

Another popular beach near Santa Barbara is preparing to become a construction zone in 2025. El Capitan State Beach, right off Highway 101 about 20 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara, is set to ...