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Carpinteria State Beach

Carpinteria State Beach
Photo: Myrna Litt, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Santa Barbara County, California
Nearest town
0.5 miles south of Carpinteria
Type
State Beach
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Carpinteria State Beach

A sandy shoreline along the Pacific forms the core of this park, set aside within California's state park system as protected coastal land. The beach itself is the main feature, offering an expanse of shore for visitors to walk or sit along the water's edge. Its designation as a state beach reflects the effort to preserve this stretch of coastline for public use and long-term protection.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Carpinteria State Beach is in Santa Barbara County, California, 0.5 miles south of Carpinteria. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Carpinteria State Beach

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 213 in California →

Towns near Carpinteria State Beach

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.