Seal Rookery

Carpinteria Harbor Seal Preserve and Rookery

4.5/5
(128) · Park in Carpinteria, United States
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4.5/5 · 128 reviews
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Feb 27, 2024
An easy walk to the overlook where you can see the seal rookery. Late February there were a few very young pups with more due in the upcoming days. The volunteer docents are helpful and knowledgeableFull review by Kathleen C
Dec 4, 2022
Loved Carpinteria California stayed at bnb that accepts dogs beaches trail bluffs and small town charmFull review by Tropicshoresapartmes
Oct 26, 2022
We were walking in the beautiful area above the preserve and ran into a local couple who told us where to go to see down to the beach. They pretty much were just lazing in the sun, but it was a trea…Full review by SandraAl

Questions & answers

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Are dogs allowed on the beach?
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I saw two dogs on a leash on the trail overlooking the seals... not on the beach.
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Has anyone ridden their bikes to the rookery from Mussel Shoals? I'd like to ride my bike here to get some exercise …
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Has anyone ridden their bikes to the rookery from Mussel Shoals? I'd like to ride my bike here to get some exercise in, but I can't figure out if this is along the coastal vista trail and off of the 101 freeway. I have ridden in Ventura and have ended up being on the shoulder of the freeway with cars coming at me and I'd prefer not to do that again. Looking for a more leisure ride. I see I can ride from Rincon but it's a short ride and I wanted something a little longer. Suggestions?
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You can also go on Bates Road, a little longer and up hill but very scenic, this brings you out at a stop sign at Highway 150/ Rincon Road. Head towards the freeway, over the bridge, …
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You can also go on Bates Road, a little longer and up hill but very scenic, this brings you out at a stop sign at Highway 150/ Rincon Road. Head towards the freeway, over the bridge, and a right on Carpinteria Ave. restroms are by the soccer field.
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