Campgrounds, day-use areas have been shut down since May 19 Refugio oil spill; status for busy July 4 weekend still unknown Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a ...

Derek Fisher holds onto the shirt of Steven Botello as he tries to reach out to help and oil soaked bird that washed ashore on Tuesday at Refugio Beach Campground. A massive oil spill coated the beach ...

Santa Barbara offers more than just beaches and city views—you can find some truly hidden camping spots if you know where to... The post 7 Hidden Campgrounds in Santa Barbara, California You’ll Love ...

When California State Park rangers closed Refugio campground Tuesday after an oil spill was discovered flowing into the ocean, some campers moved a few miles away to El Capitan State Beach. On ...

Highway 101 between Gaviota and Buellton re-opened Thursday after being closed overnight due to the Scherpa Fire, which is burning out of control in the Refugio mountain range area.As of 9 a.m., the ...