GO GOLETA THE GOOD LAND Your guide to playing outside in Goleta. BEACH DAY Goleta is home to six gorgeous beaches, each with their own vibe. Which will you explore first? * El Capitán State Beach. Want to sleep under the stars? This is the place for beach camping. * Gaviota State Park. A short hike (about 2.5 miles there and back) leads to the Gaviota Wind Caves. Nearby, adventurous types can climb the 2,458-foot Gaviota Peak for stunning Pacific and Channel Islands views. * Goleta Beach Park. Stroll to the end of the 1,500-foot pier, then enjoy a cocktail at sunset at the oceanfront Beachside Bar Café. * Campus Point. Surfers flock here for winter swells; no matter your skill level or ability, the breaks here offer great surfing. * Refugio State Beach. In the summer, take a kayak tour with a State Park Lifeguard. This is a favorite spot for coastal fishing. * Haskell's Beach. A quiet, tucked-away stretch of sand below The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. 132 * VISIT SANTA BARBARA