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Located in the town of Carpinteria, only 12 miles south of Santa Barbara and shrouded by the towering hills of Santa Ynez, lies a modest 62-acre recreation area with more than 4,600 feet of beachfront. The original inhabitants of the land were Chumash peoples, who called the area mishopshnow, which roughly translates to “correspondence.” The Chumash used the area’s resources for crafts, such as bowls, effigies, and beads.
The area also boasts rich tar deposits that were utilized for multiple purposes, one of which was paving the roads of Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara campers and Carpinteria campers love to come here to beat the summer heat, but the park’s beauty beckons visitors from all across the state as well. Guests can enjoy a variety of water-based activities and see harbor seals basking on the rocks as well as gulls and coastal bird species feeding on the shoreline. During December and mid-May, you're likely to spot gray whales as they're going to or coming back from their breeding grounds.
Carpinteria State Beach is a perfect summer getaway, with a spacious campground and all the amenities you need for an RV camping trip. Search for RV rentals in nearby cities like Ventura and Oxnard, or book an RV in Santa Barbara County instead.
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