Carpinteria State Beach

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Twelve miles south of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria State Beach offers a mile of beach for swimming, surf fishing, tidepool exploring and camping. Although dogs are not allowed on beach we have a great picnic area where they are allowed to enjoy the outdoors as well. Lifeguards patrol the beach year round while lifeguard towers are staffed roughly from memorial day weekend through labor day weekend.

The Spanish named the area Carpinteria because the Chumash tribe, which lived in the area, had a large seagoing canoe-building enterprise, or "carpentry shop" there, because of naturally-occurring surface tar which was used to seal the boats. Seals and sea lions can be seen in the area December through May, as well as an occasional gray whale. Tidepools contain starfish, sea anemones, crabs, snails, octopi and sea urchins.

Celebrate Independence Day on two wheels! 🚴‍♂️ Join our annual Fourth of July Bicycle Parade at Carpinteria State Beach....
07/01/2026

Celebrate Independence Day on two wheels! 🚴‍♂️ Join our annual Fourth of July Bicycle Parade at Carpinteria State Beach. Roll into the parking lot at the end of San Miguel campground with your decorated bike, trike or scooter. The fun starts on July 4th at 9:30 AM. We can't wait to see your holiday spirit! 🎉🎆

Schools out for summer 😎🏖️🌊!! Summer programming at Carpinteria State Beach begins on Thursday, June 18 and will end on ...
06/17/2026

Schools out for summer 😎🏖️🌊!! Summer programming at Carpinteria State Beach begins on Thursday, June 18 and will end on Saturday, August 29. We hope to see you at one of our Junior Ranger or Campfire programs or a Friday movie night on Linden Field.

Join us at Carpinteria State Beach this summer for our Star Party series hosted by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit✨ ...
06/16/2026

Join us at Carpinteria State Beach this summer for our Star Party series hosted by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit✨ Whether you are a seasoned stargazer or looking through a telescope for the very first time, this family-friendly event is for you. Learn about constellations, planets, and deep-space mysteries from our astronomy experts. Telescopes will be available to get a crystal-clear look at the cosmos. Our local astronomers will be on site to point out celestial highlights and answer your questions.

🌊Ready to become a water superhero?🌊Celebrate California State Parks Week and Climate Resilience by diving into a hands-...
06/04/2026

🌊Ready to become a water superhero?🌊Celebrate California State Parks Week and Climate Resilience by diving into a hands-on adventure at Carpinteria State Beach! At our Water Quality Junior Ranger Program, you will learn how the water cycle powers our planet, explore our local watershed, and use real scientific tools to test the health of Carpinteria Creek. So grab a friend who loves nature and come join us at our outdoor classroom by the Visitor Center!

Calling all parents, pre-school teachers, and children ages 3 - 6! Join us at the Visitor Center on Wednesday, June 3, f...
06/01/2026

Calling all parents, pre-school teachers, and children ages 3 - 6!
Join us at the Visitor Center on Wednesday, June 3, from 9:00 to 9:45 AM for an educational and entertaining story followed by a fun make-and-take craft. Our featured story will be A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle.
We hope you can join us 🌊🐚!!

Calling all parents, pre-school teachers, and children ages 3 - 6! Join us at the Visitor Center on Wednesday, June 3, f...
06/01/2026

Calling all parents, pre-school teachers, and children ages 3 - 6!
Join us at the Visitor Center on Wednesday, June 3, from 9:00 to 9:45 AM for an educational and entertaining story followed by a fun make-and-take craft. Our featured story will be A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle. We hope you can join us!

Calling all parents, pre-school teachers, and children ages 3 - 6! Join us at the Visitor Center on Wednesday, April 8, ...
04/06/2026

Calling all parents, pre-school teachers, and children ages 3 - 6!
Join us at the Visitor Center on Wednesday, April 8, from 9:00 to 9:45 AM for an educational and entertaining story followed by a fun make-and-take craft. Our featured story will be 999 Frogs Wake Up by Ken Kimura.
We hope you can join us 🐸🐸!!

Calling all parents, pre-school teachers, and children ages 3 - 6! Join us at the Visitor Center on Wednesday, March 4, ...
03/02/2026

Calling all parents, pre-school teachers, and children ages 3 - 6!
Join us at the Visitor Center on Wednesday, March 4, from 9:00 to 9:45 AM for an educational and entertaining story followed by a fun make-and-take craft. Our featured story will be The Little Whale by Jo Weave. We hope you can join us! 🌊🐳

Calling all parents, pre-school teachers, and children ages 3 - 6! Join us at the Visitor Center on Wednesday, February ...
02/01/2026

Calling all parents, pre-school teachers, and children ages 3 - 6!
Join us at the Visitor Center on Wednesday, February 4, from 9:00 to 9:45 AM for an educational and entertaining story followed by a fun make-and-take craft. Our featured story will be Lights Out: A Movement to Help Migrating Birds by Jessica Stremer. We hope you can join us!

Address

205 Palm Avenue
Carpinteria, CA
93013

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8am - 8:30pm
Friday 8am - 8:30pm
Saturday 8am - 8:30pm
Sunday 8am - 8:30pm

Telephone

(805) 684-2811

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