Carpinteria Tar Pits
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Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

πŸ“œ Natural asphalt lakes located in Carpinteria, California. πŸ” One of only five natural tar seep locations on the planet.

Why Go

🌊 Witness a rare natural tar seep πŸ“œ Explore a site with millions of years of history πŸ¦• See evidence of Pleistocene epoch animal preservation 🚢 Easy access within Carpinteria State Beach

Why Avoid

⚠️ Tar can stain shoes, wear old ones πŸ—ΊοΈ Google Maps directions may be incorrect

Tips

πŸ…ΏοΈ Beach parking is $10, free parking in residential areas. πŸ•οΈ Consider staying at Carpinteria State Beach Campground.

Cost

πŸ’° Beach parking $10.

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