8 Free Swimming Holes near Punchbowls
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Punch bowls, Creek, Santa Paula, CA 93060, USA City, Zip, or Address
Sespe Gorge
Maricopa, California
14.7 miles NWMultiple 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
Carpinteria State Beach
Carpinteria, California
26.7 miles WTwelve miles south of Santa Barbara, a mile of clean swimming beach with year-round lifeguards, stellar tidepools, seal and whale sightings, and campsite access to hiking trails and town.
Camp, Hike, Swim 0.3-1.0 mi
Rock Pool
Agoura Hills, California
30.7 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
Fish Creek
Lake Hughes, California
33.2 miles NEA super-deep upper pool and a lower pool about 5 feet deep, with a slideable waterfall — plus some higher jump spots for those willing to do a bit of rock climbing.
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, California
33.9 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 1.2 mi
Seven Falls and Three Pools
Santa Barbara, California
37.0 miles WA 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
37.5 miles WTall 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
43.1 miles WA 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
