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Carpinteria City Beach

Beach · Carpinteria, California

4.6(74 reviews)
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and other areas.

  • Water temp 73°F (23°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy 46053 (20.7 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:50 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and other areas. — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 46053, as of Oct 29, 8:50 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

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It’s 73°F at Carpinteria City Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

camping-nearby

Small, bustling beach for swimming, surfing, boogey boarding & other water activities.

What’s swimming here?

Fish recorded within 2 km: Kelp Bass, Giant Kelpfish, Wolf-eel and 92 more species.

95 fish species in 750 public records within 2 km of Carpinteria City Beach since 2000.

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Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (PISCO fish transects, iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carpinteria City Beach?
Carpinteria City Beach is a beach in Carpinteria, California.
What is the water temperature at Carpinteria City Beach?
As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Carpinteria City Beach in Carpinteria, California is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46053, 20.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Carpinteria City Beach?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and other areas. Checked October 29, 2026.
How is Carpinteria City Beach rated?
Carpinteria City Beach in Carpinteria, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 74 reviews.
What amenities does Carpinteria City Beach have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Carpinteria City Beach include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Carpinteria, CA 93013

Carpinteria, California 93013

🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
  • ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
  • ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
  • ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions

Features & amenities

Amenities

⛺ Camping nearby
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