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Carpinteria Harbor Seal Preserve

Happy harbor seals frolic and snooze on this warm, sandy stretch of coast.

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Carpinteria Tar Pits

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

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Wardholme Torrey Pine

At 130 years old and 126 feet tall, it is the largest known example of the rare Torrey pine tree.

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Lotusland

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

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Lil' Toot

This nonsensical smiling boat shuttles passengers between two places they could've easily walked between.

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9 miles from Carpinteria

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Franceschi Park

The home of one of California's most important horticulturalists wilts amidst a lovely park.

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10 miles from Carpinteria

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Whale House

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

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11 miles from Carpinteria

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