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Best Surfing Beaches in Bodega Bay

Best Surfing Beaches in Bodega Bay

Top Surfing Beaches in Bodega Bay, California

Sandee Ellwood Beach

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Ellwood Beach

United States, California, Goleta

Ellwood Beach is a secluded, half-mile-long beach in Goleta, California, known for its soft, white sand. Located near the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), it offers a serene escape with limited amenities, making it ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat. The beach is surrounded by scenic hiking trails and is close to the Goleta Butterfly Grove, a sanctuary for monarch butterflies. While it lacks lifeguards and restrooms, visitors can enjoy activities like sunbathing and fishing.
The beach's history is marked by its role in World War II as part of the Ellwood oil field, which supplied fuel for the war effort. Today, it remains a popular spot for those looking to connect with nature.
Nearby, The Ellwood at Goleta Beach offers a modern coastal dining experience, enhancing the area's appeal with its seafood-forward menu and stunning ocean views.
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Sandee Refugio State Beach

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Refugio State Beach

United States, California, Goleta

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.

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Sandee Gaviota State Park Beach

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Gaviota State Park Beach

United States, California, Goleta

Located along the Gaviota Coast in Santa Barbara County in Southern California, Gaviota State Park Beach - also known as Gaviota Beach - is a small golden sand beach with many rocky portions.  This beach is part of Gaviota State Park, which encompasses over 2,800 acres and has a spectacular backdrop of rugged coastal bluffs, dunes, grasslands, lush vegetation, Gaviota State Park Beach & Campground, and the Southern Pacific Railroad trestle bridge that runs above the beach, creating a picturesque setting along the Santa Barbara Channel.  Gaviota State Park 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.

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