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Carpinteria State Beach – Downtown Carpinteria loop from Carpinteria

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Carpinteria State Beach – Downtown Carpinteria loop from Carpinteria

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Carpinteria State Beach – Downtown Carpinteria loop from Carpinteria

02:30

9.76km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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1.50 km

Seal Sanctuary Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a known spot for spotting seals lazing on the beach, sometimes in the hundreds! Whales and dolphins have also been spotted in the water from here, too.

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2.11 km

Tar Pits Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tar Pits Park features some of the few natural asphalt lakes in the world. These tar pits, formed by ancient petroleum seepage, date back to the Pleistocene epoch and have …

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3.65 km

Carpinteria State Beach

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This beautiful coastal state beach, spanning nearly 5,000 miles (8,046.72 km), located just 12 miles (19.31 km) south of Santa Barbara, is nestled beneath the Santa Ynez Mountains and surrounded …

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7.16 km

12 miles south of Santa Barbara is this lovely sandy beach ideal for running, fishing, surfing and swimming. There are so many amenities here including water fountains, public toilets, bbq areas and picnic shelters.

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8.28 km