Rules & Regulations

California State Parks posts the rules for Carpinteria State Beach on its camping page and campground map. The big ones: no dogs on the beach, no fires on the beach, no alcohol in the day-use areas, quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and visitors under 18 with a parent or guardian after 8:30 p.m. All plants and animals are protected by law.

Dogs

Allowed in the campground and day-use area on a leash no longer than 6 feet, never unattended, and in a vehicle or tent at night. Not on the beach or in buildings, except service dogs. See dogs.

Fires and Firewood

Fires only in established fire rings, barbecues or camp stoves. No fires on the beach, no ground fires and no unattended campfires. Don't gather firewood in the park; State Parks says firewood is not sold on park grounds.

Alcohol

Not permitted in the day-use areas, according to the campground map and the camping page.

Noise, Generators and Curfew

• Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Radios and speakers: not audible beyond your campsite, day or night.
• Generators: only 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Curfew: everyone under 18 with a parent or guardian after 8:30 p.m.

Campsites

• Up to 8 people per family campsite.
• Vehicles on the pavement, inside the limit lines, in your own site or an extra-vehicle lot.
• No swings, ropes or hammocks tied to trees or bushes.
• No tents on paved areas or in the San Miguel beach-row sites.
• No herbicides, pesticides, bleach or other household chemicals around camping gear.
• Check-in 2 p.m., check-out noon; stay limits on camping.

Vehicles and Bikes

• Speed limit 15 mph, and slower around people.
• No passengers in pickup beds, including under camper shells.
• Bicycles only on paved roads; riders under 18 wear helmets.
• Only 101 RV Rentals may deliver rental trailers or RVs to the park.

Wildlife and Marine Mammals

All plants and animals in the park are protected by law. Secure your food and don't feed wildlife. Don't disturb marine mammals: federal law bans approaching them year-round, and the city closes the harbor seal rookery beach December 1 to May 31. See harbor seals.

Games and Activities

Games and activities must be safe and must not harm park resources.

Events

Ramadas, weddings, school beach days and other events need a reservation at least two weeks ahead. See weddings and ramadas.