Carpinteria Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Carpinteria, California.
At Heath Ranch Park are remnants of a historic two-story home that once belonged to one of Carpinteria's prominent settlers, Russell Heath. His occupations varied from state legislator to district attorney and walnut farmer.
One of the hidden escapes in Carpinteria is Tar Pits Park. This park does not have facilities, but it boasts a rich wild life, a beach, walking trails and lush vegetation. Visitors can sometimes see seals and dolphins in the water and the birds are usually numerous and varied.
This park includes a baseball court and playground activities for children. Facilities feature picnic tables, grills, restrooms and parking lots.
Toro Canyon Park is a heavily-wooded park with numerous facilities for small and large groups. There are playgrounds for children as well as hiking trails and parking areas. Visitors can enjoy a stream running through the middle of this park.
Running 220 mi (350 km) from Big Sur, the western edge of Los Angeles County, Los Padres National Forest boasts a wealth of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. Comprised of streams, beaches, rivers and plenty of wooded area, this two million-acre (809,000-ha) area contains campgrounds, day-use sections, trails for biking, hiking and horse riding, off-road trails and much more.
Carpinteria State Beach is located 12 mi (19 km) from Santa Barbara, and features seals, sea lions and gray whales. The beach has picnic areas, restrooms and a visitor center.
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