Refugio State Beach

Well said #ProtectRespect @AsmMoniqueLimon Assemblymember Monique Limón @asmmoniquelimon

Santa Barbara County Health Order dated July 2, 2020 Effective 12:01 am July 311:59 pm July 5, 2020 State Park Campground Beaches: Only persons with reservations at County and State campgrounds will be allowed to enter and utilize those beach areas in accordance with this order.... Walk up an day use of these areas are not allowed. Day Use Parking Lots will be closed. Public Beaches in Santa Barbara County Closed to Passive Recreation The ocean remains open for water sports, you may cross the beach for to access and leave the ocean. Beaches may be used for ACTIVE Recreation including running, walking, cycling, or other forms of physical activity. No sitting, lying, standing, sunbathing, picnicking, passive , sedentary or other non-exercise activities allowed. Accessories for sitting or lying on the beach are prohibited for use or possession on beaches such as umbrellas, shade structures, tents, BBQ’s, sand or beach toys, coolers or beach chairs. Santa Barbara County Public Health Order dated July 2, 2020: https://publichealthsbc.org/health-officer-orders/

Helloooo Campers! The waiting is over, camping access has been restored to your beloved state park campgrounds. We want to thank you all for standing by and waiting patiently while we navigated how to provide safe access to parks during this unprecedented new time. For those of you whom have suffered one, two, or even five cancellations during this time, we are deeply sorry for your loss. We know many of you have spent months waiting for this time to come and we do not take ...that lightly. Some of you remain cancelled even in light of this new access being restored. We want you to know, we value you, and miss you. We hope to see you back again when possible. Some things are new when you visit. These are things like: 1. Wearing a mask in public spaces that do not allow for 6ft physical distance from people you do not live with. 2. Group Campsites will remain closed to comply with orders to not congregate in large groups. 3. 2PM check-in times will be strictly enforced to allow our staff to clean and keep you safe. For all COVID related modifications to your camping experience please see the www.parks.ca.gov/flattenthecurve.com website. Some things remain the same but are worth reminders: 1. Bring soap, you wanted clean hands before, and you definitely want them now... bring soap! 2. 8 people maximum per campsite. As always, please direct your specific camping reservation questions to our PIO because she has the answers! [email protected]. Longest post of the week for sure! #castateparks #getoutside photo credit to @jordan.journeys (insta) #carpinteriasb

Questions are flooding in regarding individual issues related to camping and reservations. Please send your questions to our info email for a detailed and specific reply. Yes, the first reply is automatic, but after that a real human will address your inquiry.

Refugio State Beach is open for day-use parking! State Parks is working with Santa Barbara County to allow traditional Day Use recreation, with modifications.We’re excited to have you back and yes, you may sit, stand and lie on the beach alongside your towel, chair and umbrella as long as you maintain 6ft physical distance from others and don’t congregate with those not in your immediate household. If there are too many people to allow for the required physical distance, plea...se leave the park. You can find more info on the park website: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=603 Here’s what’s open at the park: Restrooms will be open. State Parks is operating in compliance with State and Local Health Orders and Guidelines. Day Use fees are $10 per vehicle. Kiosks will be staffed for informational services only. No cash or credit card transactions will be handled by staff. Day Use fees can be paid upon arrival through www.passportparking.com. Additionally, there is an Automated Pay Machine which accepts credit cards and an Iron Ranger which accepts cash. Guided tours, campgrounds and indoor facilities like park offices, museums and visitor centers remain closed until further notice to prevent overcrowding and maintain physical distancing.

Increasing Access to Channel Coast District State Parks is a priority for all of us, the best way to stay informed (or updated) is through the Info line at (805) 585-1869 or Email [email protected]