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Tar Pits Park, Carpinteria

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  • July 20, 2017
    It only comes out at few places (on the beach and also above it). Definitely interesting thing to see, but not a "must see". If you like walking, you can park on a free parking lot at Carpinteria Bluf...  more »
  • July 10, 2017
    As a teenager, Tarpits was our stomping grounds! This was well before the state developed this section into camp grounds. Through the years there has been a lot of erosion, I'd say a good 10-15 feet. ...  more »
  • June 19, 2017
    We've always wanted to find this beach. Parked at the trail head near the freeway offramp and had to walk about a mile each way. Not easy to access since there is a cliff. Had to climb down. Maybe it'...  more »
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