7 Free Swimming Holes near Carpinteria State Beach
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of 205 Palm Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013, USA City, Zip, or Address
Seven Falls and Three Pools
Santa Barbara, California
12.0 miles NWA steep four-mile round trip leads to Seven Falls, then the cool, waterfall-fed Three Pools — with a natural waterslide when spring flows run high.
Hike, Swim
Red Rock
Santa Barbara County, California
14.7 miles NWTall red and white rock walls, deep water, and cliffs to jump from along the Santa Ynez River — weekdays are quieter and rocky spots sit right at the water's edge.
Hike, Swim
White Rock
Santa Barbara, California
19.3 miles NWA deep, cool swimming hole with low rocks for jumping on the Santa Ynez River, with an oak-shaded picnic area and restrooms just a short walk away.
Swim
Sespe Gorge
Maricopa, California
19.7 miles NEMultiple swimming holes along the Sespe and Bear Creek junction, about 4.5 miles in, with good shade and a small camping area tucked into the canyon.
Swim
Punchbowls
Santa Paula, California
26.7 miles EA series of beautiful swimming holes in Santa Paula Canyon, 3.5 miles from the trailhead, featuring a 25-foot waterfall and natural river slides of varying speeds above.
Swim
Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, California
48.8 miles SEHeadlands, rocky coves, a quiet beach, gray whale watching from December to April, an easy coastal hike to sweeping views, and a fun Iron Man movie cameo — all at Point Dume in Malibu.
Dive, Hike, Rock Climb, Swim 0.3-1.0 mi
Rock Pool
Agoura Hills, California
49.6 miles SEA river-fed swimming hole deep in Malibu Creek State Park, ringed by forest and rock formations — reach it via a short level path from the Visitor Center or a scenic 2-mile out-and-back from the campsite.
Camp, Hike, Swim
