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CARPINTERIA SB, CA

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates

Description

Twelve miles south of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria State Beach offers a mile of beach for swimming, surf fishing, tidepool exploring and camping. The Spanish named the area Carpinteria because the Chumash tribe, which lived in the area, had a large seagoing canoe-building enterprise, or "carpentry shop" there. The tribe had chosen the location because of naturally-occurring surface tar which was used to seal the boats. Seals and sea lions can be seen in the area December through May, as well as an occasional gray whale. Tidepools contain starfish, sea anemones, crabs, snails, octopi and sea urchin.

Park Kiosk Hours:

  • Hi Season: 8am-10pm
  • Lo Season: 8:30am-6pm
Season for Peak Fees: 03/01 to 11/30

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Amphitheater
  • Biking
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hot Showers
  • Iron Ranger
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Store - Convenience
  • Swimming
  • Telephone
  • Visitors Center

Alerts and Important Information

Rodent Warning

Park visitors are advised the park is experiencing an increase in the rodent population such as ground squirrels this year. Ground squirrels can damage property and equipment. While we strive to control rodent populations at this campground park visitors who occupy campsites must take precaution to protect their food and equipment. California State Parks is not responsible for damage to personal property.

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

  • Beach front tent sites are located in the Santa Cruz area. Even if a reservation is made in this area, it does not guarantee a beach front site. The loop called 'Beach Front' is for RV and Trailers ONLY.
  • For RV sites on beachfront, reserve in Santa Rosa Beach or San Miguel Beach
  • The ONLY Tent Camping is in the Anacapa/Santa Cruz loop.
  • To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants
  • All sites open to reservations year round. Max. 8 per site.
  • Carpenteria is Site Specific for reservations. You will select your site at the time your reservation is made.

  • During peak season this park has a maximum stay limit of 7 consecutive nights. Once the consecutive night limit has been reached, the person(s), equipment, and/or vehicles(s) must vacate the campground for a period of 48 hours before returning for another stay.

    li>Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.

  • Due to congestion on park roads, free passes for deliveries or passenger drop off are not permitted.

  • NO Dogs allowed on the Beach!
  • Tent camping is permitted only in the Anacapa and Santa Cruz loops. Tents are not allowed on pavement.

  • Swings or hammaocks may not be fastened to trees.
  • San Miguel Inland - Motorhome/Trailer sites (sites147-168) campers allowed a small tent.

  • San Miguel Beach Row DOES NOT ALLOW TENTS.
  • Santa Rosa Beach Row Motorhome/Trailer sites (sites124-146) campers allowed a small tent.

  • Generator Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    • Getting There:

    Carpinteria SB
    5361 6TH ST.
    Carpinteria CA 93013

    The park is off U.S. 101, twelve miles south of Santa Barbara. From U.S. 101, take Casitas Pass exit south to Carpenteria Avenue turn right, make the next left on Palm Avenue, follow Palm 3 blocks to the park..

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    Phone Park for More Information:

    Information: (805)968-1033