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Refugio State Park and Beach
Goleta, CA
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What's Near Refugio State Park and Beach

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel EUR* Distance Rating
Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort €223 8.6 mi 13.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Sanja Cota Motor Lodge N/A 10.1 mi 16.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Chumash Casino Resort Hotel €157 10.2 mi 16.4 km 3 of 5 stars
Hotel Corque €163 10.2 mi 16.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Best Western King Frederik Motel €88 10.5 mi 16.8 km 3 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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restaurant Distance Rating
River Grill At The Alisal 10.0 mi 16.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Willows (Chumash Casino) 10.2 mi 16.4 km 3 of 5 stars
Meadows Restaurant and Bar 10.3 mi 16.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Thing to Do Distance Rating
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch 3.4 mi 5.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort 8.6 mi 13.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort - Ranch Course 8.6 mi 13.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 11 attractions in Goleta
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Attraction type: State park
Address: Goleta, CA

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“Best of Old California”
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5 of 5 stars
WanderingJoe66   10 contributions
USA
Jan 24, 2009
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Refugio State Beach is a very old California State Park and is nestled in a secluded cove (as secluded as can be expected given the freeway and train tracks) and lined with towering palms. It's a no-hookup kind of campground but that's ok, the location more than makes up for it. Decent facilities otherwise. Coin showers. I've only camped here... more

“Relaxing Pastime with a Beautiful Scenic Beach View”
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4 of 5 stars
Brownybros   19 contributions
Los Angeles
Jul 22, 2008
2
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I spent a weekend with family and friends in the large secluded section of the campsite, referred to Bouchard. The site is big enough for up to 80 people and has tons of room for everyone to enjoy their time in nature, especially the children. The beach is just a 20 ft walk and the sunset is just glorious. The... more

“One of my best morning photos”
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4 of 5 stars
Geetol   9 contributions
San Diego, California
Dec 9, 2006
1
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IF you're an early riser like me, try to make the effort to catch a sunrise photo at this priceless piece of the central coast more

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