Bike Path (Refugio to El Capitan State Beaches)
About
Bike Path (Refugio to El Capitan State Beaches) is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 10 miles from the town of Solvang. As its name indicates, it is associated with the bike path linking Refugio and El Capitan State Beaches. The beach offers accessible access, and there is no fee to visit. For comfortable weather, spring is a good bet. Typical averages from the nearby Cachuma Lake weather station run to highs around 76°F in April and 80°F in May, with only a few wet days a month, while midsummer highs there climb into the low 90s. Hikers can head to the Bill Wallace Trail, about 2 miles away, or the Baron Ranch Trail at roughly 4 miles. Farther afield are the Tequepis Trail and the Santa Ynez River, a canoeing spot about 8 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Bike Path (Refugio to El Capitan State Beaches)
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–84°F and lows of 33–43°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cachuma Lake, CA weather station, 9.2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan67° high34° low
- Feb68° high35° low
- Mar71° high38° low
- Apr76° high39° low
- May80° high43° low
- Jun86° high45° low
- Jul92° high48° low
- Aug93° high49° low
- Sep91° high47° low
- Oct84° high43° low
- Nov75° high38° low
- Dec67° high33° low
Nearby
- Bill Wallace TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Baron Ranch TrailHiking4.4 mi
- Tequepis TrailHiking7.3 mi
- TequepisHiking8.2 mi
- Santa Ynez RiverCanoeing8.4 mi
- Trespass TrailHiking8.9 mi
- Sweetwater TrailHiking9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
