Carpinteria State Beach
Also known as Carpinteria SB
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(805) 566-2494
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Construction Advisory: From October 22–28, visitors may see heavy equipment and support vehicles traveling through the day-use area, Santa Rosa Loop near lifeguard headquarters, and along the beach toward adjacent City property. The beach and campground will remain open, with no closures… (more)
osa Loop near lifeguard headquarters, and along the beach toward adjacent City property. The beach and campground will remain open, with no closures planned. Brief delays, noise, and increased activity may occur between 8 a.m. and sunset. For project information and environmental documents, visit the Chevron decommissioning project website: Oil Processing Facility Decommissioning & Remediation - City of Carpinteria
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Santa Barbara County, in Carpinteria, Carpinteria State Beach covers about 58 acres.
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day use | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Day Use: Sunrise to Sunset
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use | $10 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $10.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: beach.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
During this time, the Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel camping loops (including group camps) will not be available for reservations.
There will be some campsites available on a first-come, first-serve walk-up basis at the park entrance kiosks.
Campsite availability will vary based on ongoing maintenance projects.
ATTENTION: Trailers may be rented and delivered to the park from 101 RV Rentals. This is the only business permitted for delivery of RVs in this state park. It is illegal to conduct business in a park area without a permit, contract, or other written agreement. Renting from a business other than 101 RV Rentals may leave you without accommodations as the RV/camping equipment may be turned away upon arrival at the park. 101 RV Rentals can be contacted at (805) 210-7391.
Overnight facilities: En route Campsites, Tent Camping, Group Campsites, Hike-and-Bike Campsites, RV/Trailer Campsites w/Hookups, RV Dump Station, RV Access
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
PicnickingFishingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingSurfingGeocachingHikingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Just minutes from Santa Barbara and Ventura, Carpinteria State Beach offers camping, picnicking and beach activities year-round. The park is a unique treasure with a rich biological and cultural history. Phone (805) 585-1869 or (805) 684-2811 for more information.
Camping
Anacapa Loop: Campsites #105 and #115, and group campsites Bobcat and Fox, are generally accessible. The combination restroom/shower building in the middle of the campground loop is accessible.
Santa Cruz Loop: Campsites #211, #231, and #242 are generally accessible. The combination restroom/shower building at the entrance to the campground loop is accessible; the combination restroom/shower building in the middle of the campground loop is generally accessible.
Read more from the park
Santa Rosa Loop: Campsites #339 and #346 are accessible. The combination restroom/shower building at the entrance to the loop is accessible; the combination restroom/shower building at the exit of the loop is usable.
San Miguel Loop: Campsites #439 and #440 are accessible. Combination restroom/shower buildings at either end of the campground loop are usable.
Picnic Area
The day use area contains several picnic sites and shaded group picnic areas, that are accessible. Accessible parking, routes, and restrooms are also available in the day use area.
Beach/Shore Access
A boardwalk, accessed from the day use area, provides several accessible beach access points. In addition, a beach wheelchair is available for use. Phone (805) 585-4589 for beach wheelchair inquiries or contact staff at the park entrance station.
Exhibits/Programs
Visitor Center: Located adjacent to the Anacapa Loop, the visitor center is accessible. The visitor center provides educational opportunities about the natural and cultural resources found at the park. Limited accessible parking is available at the visitor center. Additional accessible parking is available in the day use area.
Campfire Center: Located adjacent to the visitor center and the Anacapa Loop, the campfire center includes both upper and lower accessible seating areas. Programs are offered primarily during the summer months from late May through early September. Accessible parking for the campfire center is available in the day use area.
Tomol Interpretive Play Area: Tucked into the northwest corner of the park, this unique and accessible playground allows visitors to have fun while imagining what it might have been like to live in a Chumash Indian village on the shore of the Pacific Ocean. Access to the Tomol Interpretive Play Area is by way of the Bioswale Trail, a 0.2-mile path that begins near the visitor center and ends at Linden Avenue. Accessible parking for the play area is available in the day use area. Additional parking (City of Carpinteria) is available along Linden Avenue.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 5361 6th Street
Carpinteria, CA 93013 - Nearest town
- Carpinteria
- Coordinates
- 34.3925, -119.5210
- Phone
- (805) 566-2494
- CarpinteriaSB.Interp@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is on Highway 224, off U.S. 101, twelve miles south of Santa Barbara.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Carpinteria State Beach Hossen27.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Hossen27 ( talk ) ( Uploads )
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology