Lisa N.
4/9/2021
What a lovely stop with my 3 young kids along HWY 101! Parking was tricky as WAZE took us to a private lot and we were directed by a worker. Public lot is 1/2 mile further east on Carpinteria...
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
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[4001 - 6799] Carpinteria Ave
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary is situated in the charming coastal town of Carpinteria, California, where visitors can experience the welcoming atmosphere of a small beach community adorned with picturesque scenery. The sanctuary is part of a vibrant area that hosts a variety of local events, including First Fridays, car shows, and the popular California Avocado Festival.
With access to beautiful beaches and the opportunity to observe marine wildlife such as harbor seals and dolphins, the sanctuary serves as a gateway to both recreation and conservation. Visitors can enjoy activities like swimming, surfing, and tide pooling while taking in the natural beauty of the Pacific coastline.
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Lillian W.
8/9/2025
I set out to view the Carpinteria Seal Rookery. Basically this is a restricted beach area for humans but where seals gather to hang out and live their best life. Before I go further I want to tell...
Wen C.
9/24/2024
It was very windy when I visited, and so there were no seals or any other animals. I walked down on the beach and realized why. It was so windy that anything on the beach ended up getting a sand...
Rosy C.
4/30/2025
I loved it there. Not too many people on the day I went. Very serene and I love seals :)
Erica G.
6/13/2024
I was not impressed by this seal sanctuary. Coming up from Oxnard where we are around seals all the time, I expected something different . My bad ! We have more seals at home and they're more...
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