State Historic Site · California

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

Location: Santa Barbara County, California
Nearest town: 5.3 miles northeast of Goleta
Type: State Historic Site

About Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

A sandstone cave holds rock art attributed to the Chumash people, painted onto its walls and preserved within a park that covers just 7.5 acres, making it one of the smallest units in the state system. The site sits beside the small community of Painted Cave, a name drawn directly from the cave itself. No other features or structures are noted here beyond the cave and its markings.

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

Getting there

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park is in Santa Barbara County, California, 5.3 miles northeast of Goleta. 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.

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