Weddings & Ramadas

Carpinteria State Beach has three event venues, according to California State Parks: Linden Field, the covered picnic ramadas and the campfire center. Events are allowed year-round except holidays, but weddings only between Labor Day and Memorial Day, not in the busy summer months. Book through the park's special events coordinator at least two weeks ahead.

The Venues

• Linden Field: one of the three venues State Parks lists for events here.
• Covered ramadas: the day-use area has two covered picnic ramadas that can be reserved for a fee, according to the campground map. State Parks' accessibility page calls the shaded group picnic areas accessible.
• Campfire center: next to the visitor center and the Anacapa loop, with upper and lower accessible seating.

Weddings

State Parks says weddings are permitted between Labor Day and Memorial Day and are not allowed in the busy summer months. State Parks notes that the City of Carpinteria, right next to the park, has a wide range of restaurants, breweries and entertainment.

How to Book

State Parks asks for an inquiry first, for the quickest response. Reservations for ramadas, school and youth beach days, weddings and other special events must be made at least two weeks in advance:

• Phone: (805) 684-7487 (Special Event Coordinator)
• Email: Carp.SpecialEvents@parks.ca.gov

Rules to Plan Around

• No alcohol in the day-use areas, according to the campground map.
• Fires only in established fire rings or barbecues, never on the beach.
• Day-use parking is $10 a vehicle, and the lot can fill on summer weekends; see parking.
• Group campsites (25 to 40 people) are booked separately through ReserveCalifornia; see camping.