Status: Open year round. 

Description

Twelve miles south of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria State Beach offers a mile of beach for swimming, surf fishing, tidepool exploring and camping. 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. The tribe had chosen the location 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 urchin.

Park Kiosk Hours:

• Hi Season: 8am-10pm
• Lo Season: 8:30am-6pm

Season for Peak Fees: 03/01 to 11/30

Twelve miles south of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria State Beach offers a mile of beach for swimming, surf fishing, tidepool exploring and camping. The Spanish named the area Carpinteria because the Chumash tribe, which lived in the area, had a large seagoing canoe-building enterpirse, or "carpentry" shop there. The tribe had chosen the location because of naturally-occuring 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. For those with RVs the tow vehicle or second vehicle may have to park in another location. Fees include entry for one vehicle and one legally towed vehicle or trailer, any extra vehicles shall be charged per night at the park. Due to congestion on park roads, free passes for deliveries or passenger drop off are not permitted. Campsite occupancy is limited to 8 people, except group sites. Camping is not permitted on the beach. Call ahead for a beach wheelchair. Generator hours are 10 am to 8 pm. DOGS ARE PROHIBITED ON THE BEACH! During peak season this park has a maximum stay limit of 7 consecutive nights. Once the consecutive night limit has been reached, the person(s), equipment, and/or vehicles(s) must vacate the campground for a period of 48 hours before returning for another stay. Park Hours: High Season/March 1-November 30: 8 am to 10 pm Low Season/December 1-February 28/29: 8:30 am to 6 pm

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
ADA Access Amphitheater Biking Comfort Station Dump Station Fire Rings Fishing Hiking Hot Showers Iron Ranger	Parking Picnic Area Picnic Tables Ranger Station Restrooms Showers Store - Convenience Swimming Telephone Visitors Center

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

Beach front tent sites are located in the Santa Cruz area. Even if a reservation is made in this area, it does not guarantee a beach front site. The loop called 'Beach Front' is for RV and Trailers ONLY.
The ONLY Tent Camping is in the Anacapa/Santa Cruz loop.
• To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants
• For RV sites on beachfront, reserve in Santa Rosa Beach or San Miguel Beach
• All sites open to reservations year round
Carpenteria is Site Specific for reservations. You will select your site at the time your reservation is made. Site numbers changed December 2005, check map to reserve the correct campsite.

During peak season this park has a maximum stay limit of 7 consecutive nights. Once the consecutive night limit has been reached, the person(s), equipment, and/or vehicles(s) must vacate the campground for a period of 48 hours before returning for another stay.

• Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.
• Due to congestion on park roads, free passes for deliveries or passenger drop off are not permitted.
• NO Dogs allowed on the Beach!
• Tent camping is permitted only in the Anacapa and Santa Cruz loops.
• Swings or hammaocks may not be fastened to trees.
• San Miguel Inland - Motorhome/Trailer sites (sites147-168) campers allowed a small tent.
• San Miguel Beach Row DOES NOT ALLOW TENTS.
• Santa Rosa Beach Row Motorhome/Trailer sites (sites124-146) campers allowed a small tent.
• Tents are not allowed on the pavement.
• Beachfront RV sites are in the Santa Rosa and San Miguel loops.
• Reservations year round on family campsites. Please limit your campsite to 8 people.
• Reservations year round on all Group sites.
• Generator Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.