News release from California Department of Parks and Recreation:
Goleta, Calif.—California State Parks is closing camping to El Capitan State Beach effective immediately, due to emergency repairs that need to be conducted to the beach’s well. The camping will remain unavailable until further notice.
A perforated well casing was discovered in the well that supplies water to the state beach. As a result, the El Capitan State Beach campground and showers will be closed until further notice. Day use facilities will be available. Camping at Gaviota State Park will reopen to camping immediately to provide an alternative camping location for visitors. Camping will be available on a first-come, first served basis.