| Page Views: 5,480 Last Visit to Carpinteria State Beach: February, 2007 | Fun in the Sun, Carpinteria State Beach by KimberlyAnn - last update: Oct 21, 2007 |
| Mountains, Beach, Ocean of Carpinteria |
Carpinteria State Park (rhymes with Maria) is located in the popular resort community of Carpinteria, California. With a beautiful setting nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the ocean, Carpinteria is a center for commercial flower and avacado growing as well as tourism. Located 12 miles southeast of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria has sandy beaches, and the Channel Islands, which lie off the coast create a natural reef breakwater that prevents riptides. This State Beach also has very nice tide pools and one of the state’s largest camping facilities. The wildlife in the state beach is made up of small mammals, lizards, tree frogs, birds, and tiny sea creatures. Also keep your eyes open for harbors seals swimming along the beach area. The climate here tends to be warm in the summer, but it can be cool in the fall and winter, so layered clothing may be needed during these cooler seasons. |
|  | Carpinteria, the Town We loved this small California town with it’s beautiful mountain backdrop, and wonderful restaurants. The state park is located right in the downtown area, and the streets are well laied out with bicycle lanes, making it easy to ride around town and to the post office. |
| | The town is very clean, and the people seem to take pride in their community. I especially liked this Harbor Seal fountain in the downtown area. |
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| Cons: | "Off Shore Oil Platforms mar the pristine view of the Channel Islands." |
KimberlyAnn's Carpinteria State Beach Travel Tips
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Tugboatguy Fri May 23, 2008 18:16 UTC
Anne, You are spot-on with your gr8 tips-Carpinteria is a favorite spot for winter camping & has the safest ocean beach in all of California. Oil sands are a mixed blessing-what with the current price of oil. When are you & Gary returning 4 vacation? Doug | cnango Sun Mar 23, 2008 01:48 UTC
Giannfranco’s sounds Yummy! The sea life & bird pics were amazing & your tips very informative. Thanks for sharing ! Nancy : ) | nickandchris Sat Dec 22, 2007 18:44 UTC
Brilliant!!! Don't fancy "moose" as a sweet (mousse.)!!!!! You make our motorhome look tiny...... | deecat Wed Nov 14, 2007 00:51 UTC
What an excellent job you have done on these Carpinteria St. Beach pages. Wonderful restaurant tips...that Italian one sounds outstanding. The seals, the birds, the beach...all so terrific. |
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