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Carpinteria State Beach

Santa Barbara · Ventura · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT
UpcomingVisitor advisoryFacilities

Carpinteria State Beach: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel camping loops

Park-specific information

Maintenance is scheduled February 15–March 13, 2027. These loops, including group sites, are unavailable for reservations; limited walk-up availability will depend on the work. Check the park before booking.

Feb 15, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The practical details.

Managing agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Telephone
(805) 566-2494
Hours
Day Use: Sunrise to Sunset
Official park information

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

About Carpinteria State Beach

Carpinteria State Beach is listed in official public-land records for Santa Barbara · Ventura, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

Activities & facilities

Camping ↗Picnicking ↗Interpretive programs ↗Fishing ↗Diving and snorkeling ↗Beach visits ↗Swimming ↗Surfing ↗Geocaching ↗Hiking ↗En route CampsitesTent CampingGroup CampsitesHike-and-Bike CampsitesRV/Trailer Campsites w/HookupsRV Dump StationRV AccessParkingRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsOutdoor ShowersDrinking Water AvailableWheelchair AccessiblePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaWindsurfing/SurfingFamily ProgramsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

Find your way.

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This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

Official visitor information & directions ↗

Read before you roam.

Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

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