Accessibility

Carpinteria State Beach has a beach wheelchair, a boardwalk from the day-use area to several accessible beach access points, and accessible campsites in all four campground loops, according to California State Parks. The visitor center, campfire center and Tomol Interpretive Play Area are also accessible. Call (805) 585-4589 about the beach wheelchair.

Getting to the Beach

A boardwalk from the day-use area leads to several accessible beach access points, and a beach wheelchair is available. Call (805) 585-4589 or ask staff at the park entrance station. Accessible parking, routes and restrooms are in the day-use area.

Accessible Campsites

State Parks' accessibility page lists:

• Anacapa: sites 105 and 115 and the Bobcat and Fox group sites are generally accessible; the restroom/shower building in the middle of the loop is accessible.
• Santa Cruz: sites 211, 231 and 242 are generally accessible; the restroom/shower at the loop entrance is accessible and the one in the middle generally accessible.
• Santa Rosa: sites 339 and 346 are accessible; the restroom/shower at the loop entrance is accessible and the one at the exit usable.
• San Miguel: sites 439 and 440 are accessible; restroom/shower buildings at both ends are usable.

Ask for an accessible site when you book. State Parks will ask for proof of disability at check-in, and unoccupied accessible sites are held for people with disabilities until 5 p.m. each day. See reservations.

Picnic Areas

The day-use area's picnic sites and shaded group picnic areas are accessible. See weddings and ramadas.

Visitor Center, Campfire Center and Play Area

• Visitor center: next to the Anacapa loop, accessible, with limited accessible parking.
• Campfire center: upper and lower accessible seating; programs mainly late May to early September. Accessible parking is in the day-use area.
• Tomol Interpretive Play Area: accessible, reached by the 0.2-mile Bioswale Trail from near the visitor center to Linden Avenue.

See visitor center and programs.

Requests and Updates

For accommodation requests, including alternative formats, State Parks' campground map gives CarpinteriaSB.Interp@parks.ca.gov. To request an update to the accessibility listing, contact the State Parks Accessibility Division at access@parks.ca.gov or (916) 445-8949.