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Rincon Point
4.6★ · 399 Google ratings · Carpinteria, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 275 yd away · free
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 475 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.8 miles of shoreline
Water quality
Mixed · 9% of 100 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 7pm
Map of Rincon Point
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2014–2025
Best for walking and tide pools
Low tide reveals a long stretch of beach with abundant tide pools, shells, and wildlife along the shore.
Dog-friendly with free parking
Dogs are welcome on the beach and parking is free, making it an accessible option for dog owners.
World-class right-hand point break
This legendary surf spot produces long, slow waves perfect for beginners to ride for minutes, though advanced surfers.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2014–2025
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills quickly on busy days and can get packed when the swell is good, with no parking.
Watch for tar on the sand
Natural tar seepage from offshore oil wells stains feet and clothes, though reviewers still consider the beach worth visiting.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · clear
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.7 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:38 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:33 AM.
Crowds
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📍 172 Rincon Point Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 475 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Rincon Point?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Rincon Point?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Rincon Point have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 475 yd from the listing.
When is Rincon Point least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 7pm and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
