Carpinteria State Beach
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| Carpinteria State Beach | |
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 Carpinteria State Beach entrance |
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| Location | Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, California, USA |
| Nearest city | Carpinteria, California |
| Coordinates | 34°23′31″N 119°31′16″W / 34.39194°N 119.52111°WCoordinates: 34°23′31″N 119°31′16″W / 34.39194°N 119.52111°W |
| Area | 62 acres (25 ha) |
| Established | 1932 |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Carpinteria State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California, USA. It is located 12 miles (19 km) south of Santa Barbara in the city of Carpinteria. The park has 4,685 feet (1,428 m) of beachfront.[1] Recreational activities include swimming, surf fishing, camping, and tidepool exploration.[2] The 62-acre (25 ha) park was established in 1932.[1]
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- ^ a b California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10. California State Parks. p. 18. http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/795/files/09-10%20statistical%20report%20final%20online.pdf. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
- ^ "Carpinteria SB". California State Parks. http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=599. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
