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# Carpinteria State Beach

Santa Barbara · Ventura · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Visitor advisoryFacilities

### Carpinteria State Beach: Day-use area, Santa Rosa Loop and beach work route

Park-specific information

- [Day-use area, Santa Rosa Loop and beach work route](https://caparks.org/parks/carpinteria-state-beach)

The agency advises that equipment movements October 22–28 may cause delays and noise between 8 a.m. and sunset. It does not announce a beach or campground closure for this work.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=599)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

UpcomingVisitor advisoryFacilities

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

Park-specific information

- [Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel camping loops](https://caparks.org/parks/carpinteria-state-beach)

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

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=599)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(805) 566-2494](tel:8055662494)

**Hours**: Day Use: Sunrise to Sunset

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=599)

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.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.39246&lon=-119.52101)

## 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 ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Diving and snorkeling ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/diving-and-snorkeling)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/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.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=599)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan for campground and visitor-service changes

Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/campgrounds-and-visitor-services)

## 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.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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