Located along the Gaviota Coast in Santa Barbara County in Southern California, Refugio State Beach is a small golden sand beach with many rocky portions. This beach is positioned along the Pacific Coast Highway and has a spectacular backdrop of dunes, coastal bluffs, palm trees, lush vegetation, grasslands, and a campground, creating a picturesque setting along the Santa Barbara Channel. Refugio State Beach is part of the Kashtayit State Marine Conservation Area managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation and is promoted as an ecotourism destination, encouraging sustainable tourism practices that preserve its natural environment and marine life.
