Website:http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=605 (Website)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Sal_State_Beach (Wikipedia)
Description:Point Sal State Beach (SB) is located in the northwestern part of Santa Barbara County, near the city of Guadalupe. The park consists of approximately 80 acres and includes just over 1 1/2 miles of ocean frontage. Lands above the beach and rocky shoreline have extremely steep slopes, and numerous landslides are evident. Prime examples of coastal sage and chaparral communities occur on these slopes. Giant coreopsis is abundant in the area and dominates wildflower displays in the spring. Views of the coastline, beach and rugged mountain slopes are exceptional. Lion Rock, located offshore, is an important bird-roosting site and is also used by sea lions and other marine mammals. Recreational activities at Point Sal SB include fishing, beach combing, hiking, nature study, photography, picnicking and sunbathing. Because of extremely dangerous rip currents, occasional shark sightings, and the absence of Lifeguard service, swimming is not recommended. Persons found camping in the park are subject to citation, arrest, or eviction by Park Rangers. Because of security concerns at adjacent Vandenberg Air Force Base, Air Police also strictly enforce the no camping rule at Point Sal SB. The park has no picnic tables, toilets or other recreational facilities.
General Notes:9.20.2016 gb / 2.13.2019 lm / 4.27.2020 bd / 3.15.2022 bd
Usage Restriction:Beach may be accessed from either Brown Road or Point Sal Road. Vehicle access is not allowed.
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 34.9021013, y coordinate: -120.6552713
Ownership: state
Contacts: Bellman, Dena *District Superintendent, Channel Coast District - California State Parks805.331.3955 Phone 1[email protected][email protected]
Brown, Sydnee *Special Events Coordinator, California State Parks - Channel Coast District - Ventura Sector805.733.3713 Phone 1805.733.3713 Phone 2[email protected]http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24214
King, Iris *Supervising Lifeguard, Channel Coast District - La Purisima Sector805.733.7776 Phone 1[email protected]https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/734/files/district%20and%20division%20offices.pdf
Rooney, Colin *Special Event Coordinator, California State Parks - Channel Coast District - Ventura Sector805-746-7095 Phone 1[email protected]
Wilson, Katharine *District Planning Chief, Channel Coast District - California State Parks805-804-2060 Phone 1[email protected]
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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