El Capitán State Beach Reopens | Santa Barbara News

El Capitán State Beach is officially reopening—partially for day use and partially for reservations in key camp zones, after a nearly two-year closure for eco-sensitive construction. The lower Loop A campground is first-come, first-served, while upper, middle, and group sites require booking. New upgrades include a beach bridge, accessible trails, and a modern kiosk with Wi-Fi and restrooms. Reopening was delayed due to wildlife protection and aging infrastructure, but now it’s back—with Refugio and Gaviota already fully open, making El Capitán a welcome return for nature lovers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/00a7cfcee98a7a27