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Point Sal State Beach

Point Sal State Beach
Photo: Joe Decruyenaere, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Santa Barbara County, California
Nearest town
6.5 miles southwest of Guadalupe
Type
State Beach
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Point Sal State Beach

The property spans about 80 acres with 1.5 miles of ocean frontage on the Pacific coast. The rocky headland here forms part of the Coast Range Ophiolite, one of the largest exposed ophiolite terranes anywhere in the world. Steep slopes and rocky shoreline along this stretch make it prone to landslides.

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

Getting there

Point Sal State Beach is in Santa Barbara County, California, 6.5 miles southwest of Guadalupe. 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 Point Sal State Beach

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

Towns near Point Sal State Beach

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