Carpinteria State Beach

California State Beach · Santa Barbara County

HoursDay Use: · Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance fee$10 / vehicle
CountySanta Barbara
CampingYes

Carpinteria State Beach entrance fee

$10 per vehicle

Carpinteria State Beach hours

Day Use:

Sunrise to Sunset

Hours as published by California State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Carpinteria State Beach

A mile of white sand and rock outcrop twelve miles south of Santa Barbara, with tide pools at low water. Campsites sit a short walk from the surf, some with full hookups.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

Camping options

  • Tent camping
  • RV/trailer sites with hookups
  • RV access
  • Group campsites
  • Hike-and-bike campsites
  • En route campsites

Contact

Phone805-566-2494

Address5361 6th Street, Carpinteria, CA 93013

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