Welcome to Carpinteria State Beach
Just 12 miles south of the popular coastal town of Santa Barbara, the long expanse of white sand at Carpinteria State Beach invites visitors to relax and enjoy a glorious sunset or surf the rolling waves.
Sheltered inland by the Santa Ynez Mountains and from the sea by the Channel Islands, Carpinteria enjoys a moderate year- round climate with daytime averages between 60 and 80 degrees. Ocean temperatures range from 58 degrees in the winter to 72 degrees during the summer and fall.
The white, sandy expanse of the Carpinteria shoreline was designated a state beach in 1933. Itformallyopenedtothepublicon July 4, 1941, following the construction of campgrounds, picnic areas and parking lots by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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Swimming and surfing are favorite pastimes at Carpinteria State Beach.
A picnic area with tables, barbecues and ramadas (covered patios) offers a wonderful view of the sand dune restoration area with the picturesque backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains.
Camping - Carpinteria’s four campground loops have 216 family campsites, each with a table and fire ring, and drinking water on site or available nearby. The restrooms in each campground have coin-operated hot showers and accessible toilet facilities. Additionally, seven group campsites are available.
In addition to tents, motor homes and trailers up to 30 feet long can use the sites in the Anacapa and Santa Cruz Campground loops, but there are no hookups.
Water, sewer and electrical hookups are available in the Santa Rosa loop.
The San Miguel loop offers 70 campsites, half with water and electrical hookups. Site-specific reservations are avail- able and recommended year round.
Summer campfire programs feature interpretive presentations.
Junior Rangers is a regularly scheduled program for children during the summer months.
A pre-Junior Ranger program for children ages four to six is also offered.
The visitor center also features an indoor tide pool showcasing live marine animals.
A picnic area with tables, barbecues and ramadas (covered patios) offers a wonderful view of the sand dune restoration area with the picturesque backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains.
Camping - Carpinteria’s four campground loops have 216 family campsites, each with a table and fire ring, and drinking water on site or available nearby. The restrooms in each campground have coin-operated hot showers and accessible toilet facilities. Additionally, seven group campsites are available.
In addition to tents, motor homes and trailers up to 30 feet long can use the sites in the Anacapa and Santa Cruz Campground loops, but there are no hookups.
Water, sewer and electrical hookups are available in the Santa Rosa loop.
The San Miguel loop offers 70 campsites, half with water and electrical hookups. Site-specific reservations are avail- able and recommended year round.
Summer campfire programs feature interpretive presentations.
Junior Rangers is a regularly scheduled program for children during the summer months.
A pre-Junior Ranger program for children ages four to six is also offered.
The visitor center also features an indoor tide pool showcasing live marine animals.
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