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.

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...

Hidden Carpinteria Delight

I went with a group on a Sunday morning bird walk, with a birder leading us. This is a great place to get out and be with Nature. It is part of the University of California Reserve system. it is norm...

Doesn't look like the pictures

This time of year this place did not resemble the photos on TA. Place was not visually pleasant and no wildlife or fowl in sight. Short and sweet visit!