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Carpinteria State Beach
Carpinteria State Beach is a protected beach in the city of Carpinteria, California, located about 8 miles south of Santa Barbara. The beach is a popular destination for swimming, surfing, fishing, and camping. The beach is also home to a variety of wildlife, including sea lions, dolphins, and a variety of birds. The beach is also a popular spot for whale watching. The beach is also home to a variety of plants, including the endangered beach layia, a type of wildflower. The beach is also home to a variety of recreational activities, including volleyball, picnicking, and beachcombing.
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- Recreational Facilities
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- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Sarah Sherman
Great camping spot for the families. Next time, we are going to try to get a camp site very close to the beach. The trails and park near by are perfect for kids.
Matthew Villanea
Got beach row in the San Miguel campsite. We were excited to have the beach view campsite but they replaced all the trees and ocean view with 3 foot tall bush along the whole beach row. When we purchased the spot both the website and Google Maps view showed a beautiful beach view with sparse trees. I don’t know if this was for conservation or what but now we know to double check next time. Only San Miguel had it so we were disappointed. I like bush but not like this.
Tiffany C
Our favorite beach! We've been coming here for almost 20 years. We love camping here, but it is difficult to get reservations. They have bathrooms and showers so bring your quarters. It is a laidback, safe, clean beach. Sad to see some of the shops like Robataille's closing.
Michiel Teunissen
A great location close to the beach and walking distance to the city center. Some spots are very small, be Mindful when booking. We noticed that the rangers were approaching RV's not obeying to the quiet hours. Much appreciated. We did notice many dogs without a leash and dog poop at several places. This is against the park rules. Being more strict on this would have been appreciated by us.
Lisa Chapman
This is a tent city. Families living in their tent or car with what looks like long term space. There is a loud train and loud children who cry all night dogs who bark in the campers and kids who sound like they are being hurt. I wanted to call police at least 3 times during our stay. We didnt make it to the beach they talk about because I was to nervous to get out of the van...look elsewhere!! Like another state...