Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park

Recommended by Westways Magazine

This was one of the reasons we chose to spend a few days in Carpinteria. Although there are more than 200 bird species here we weren't lucky or adept enough to find too many.

Recommended by Westways Magazine

This was one of the reasons we chose to spend a few days in Carpinteria. Although there are more than 200 bird species here we weren't lucky or adept enough to find too many.

Lots of Marsh Wildlife

It was across the street from where we were staying so we decided to walk through it and check it out. Then first thing we saw was the paths that were well maintained and fairly wide. There were guys ...

Lots of Marsh Wildlife

It was across the street from where we were staying so we decided to walk through it and check it out. Then first thing we saw was the paths that were well maintained and fairly wide. There were guys ...

Lovely ecological site but beware of humans.

Pros: Great to see how this area was restored. Peaceful and interesting educational signage. Saw a gorgeous gray heron and some lovely smaller birds. Cons: Narrow paths do not allow for social dista...