Refugio Beach is one of three Santa Barbara County beaches included in a State Parks general plan update now accepting public input. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk file photo California State Parks ...

The May 19 oil spill was discovered near Refugio State Beach which, along with El Capitan State Beach, has been closed since the spill, with no visitors during the typically-busy Memorial Day weekend.

After four decades, California State Parks is rewriting the general plans governing El Capitán State Beach, Refugio State Beach, and Gaviota State Park — an update driven by climate change, coastal ...

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: California is a haven for nature lovers. With everything from miles of coastline and serene deserts to stunning, crystal-clear lakes and snow-topped ...