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Carpinteria State Beach – Downtown Carpinteria loop from Carpinteria

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Santa Barbara County

Carpinteria State Beach – Downtown Carpinteria loop from Carpinteria

Easy

5

hikers

Carpinteria State Beach – Downtown Carpinteria loop from Carpinteria

01:34

6.10km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.51 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 preserved fossils of prehistoric creatures. Historically, the Chumash people used tar to waterproof their boats and tools. The park has been preserved and restored to its natural state, with a great path that winds throughout the grounds, popular for hiking and biking. There are several picnic tables, plenty of benches with fantastic views, a harbor seal sanctuary, and a lovely stretch of beach. Tar seeps out of the ground along the trail, beach, on the bluffs, and throughout the park and can get on your shoes. It's a good idea to bring footwear that you don't mind getting dirty when you come to explore this beautiful area.

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2

3.96 km

Carpinteria State Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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3

4.25 km

Carpinteria State Beach

Highlight • Beach

A delightful public beach with a seal sanctuary

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4

5.13 km

Downtown Carpinteria

Highlight • Settlement

Mid-size coastal town with a long beach park and a diversity of food and accommodation options.

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B

6.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.41 km

1.90 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.08 km

1.78 km

1.76 km

430 m

< 100 m

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