Rincon Point, California
The best Trails and Outdoor Activities are waiting for you at Rincon Point, California. Hiking is a top choice, with the Rincon Point Trail offering a scenic journey along the coastline. The trail is moderate in difficulty and features stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. On your hike, you might spot dolphins frolicking in the waves or pelicans diving for their dinner. For a different perspective, try surfing at Rincon Beach, known for its world-class waves. Nearby, Carpinteria State Beach offers opportunities for fishing and camping. For a more relaxed outdoor adventure, visit the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, home to a variety of bird species. These must-visit attractions make Rincon Point a great destination for outdoor adventures.
Top Spots in and near Rincon Point
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Rincon Point, California
Surf Rincon Point
5.0A cobblestone rocks cover a crescent shaped bay and a creek mouth spreads sand perfectly along the bay after a winter rain. Not to mention the indicator that refracts waves into the inside cove. It's no wonder famous surfers, such as Kelly Slater, Bobby Martinez, Tom Curren, Connor and Parker Cof...Read more -
Carpinteria, California
Camp at Carpinteria State Beach
3.7There are 2 campgrounds close to Rincón, but Carpinteria State Beach is a little bigger and easier to find a spot. There are 4 campgrounds: Santa Cruz, Anacapa, San Miguel and Santa Rosa. Most of them are RV sites, but if you stay at Santa Cruz Campground you can set your tent right at the beach,...Read more -
Emma Wood State Beach, California
Surf Emma Wood State Beach
3.0Park your car along the famous Pacific Coast Highway and watch the waves roll in. Go out surfing, kiteboarding, swimming, or kayaking. Emma Wood State Beach is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that has reliable surf. Summer offers the most-favored conditions for surfing. Both breaks get cro...Read more -
Ventura, California
Cycle Santa Ana Road
6.5 mi / 500 ft gainThe Santa Ana to Lake Casitas via Foster Park segment of Santa Ana Road is a gorgeous, 6.5 mile road that cuts through the heart of Ventura Canyon. Santa Ana Road eventually ends at Casitas Road and the Lake Casitas Recreation Area. From there you can go west over over the pass and down to the Ri...Read more -
Ventura, California
Bike the Sulphur Mountain Loop
28.6 mi / 2884 ft gainThe Sulphur Mountain Loop is a 28 mile cycling and mountain biking loop that begins in Ventura Canyon at the Sulphur Mountain Trailhead and loops through Ojai Valley. Beginning at the Sulphur Mountain Road trailhead off Highway 33, follow the road up and over Sulphur Mountain and down until it co...Read more -
Ojai, California
Matilija Falls
5.08.6 mi / 0 ft gainNote: This trail is temporarily closed. For more updates, please visit the Forest Service website for more updates. ...If you've read most of my blogs, you'll probably notice I have a fascination for waterfalls! I've done this hike multiple times, but it wasn't until this day where I saw these ...Read more -
Montecito, California
Saddle Rock Loop
4.03.37 mi / 984 ft gainBegin at the trailhead in the parking area on E. Valley Road. You'll gain some elevation (don't forget your water). You'll know when you arrive at Saddle Rock--you can't miss this conspicuous rock formation. Enjoy the sights from here. If you plan carefully and hike up on a clear day, you may eve...Read more -
Ojai, California
Camp at Rose Valley
5.0Close to Ventura and Ojai, California, this spot is an easy weekend getaway from the hectic coast of Ventura. Follow Highway 33 east toward Ojai. This road will lead into the Los Padres National Forest and become very curved and sleep as it gets closer to Rose Valley. The sign for the Park with b...Read more -
Montecito, California
Cold Spring Trail Loop
5.02.67 mi / 883 ft gainCold Spring Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Santa Barbara, California.Read more -
Montecito, California
Tangerine Falls
4.51.15 mi / 886 ft gainThis waterfall can be fairly dry during the year, so keep your eyes out for a recent rainstorm to get things going. When you start the hike on East Folk Trail, at 0.25 miles, cross over the creek and join West Fork Trail. A little over another half mile, West Fork starts to head uphill, but you c...Read more -
Montecito, California
West Fork of Cold Spring Trail
3.45 mi / 1135 ft gainIf you love the mountains above Santa Barbara but hate the crowds, stick to the canyon trails on the east side. The trails running up Cold Spring canyon offer a variety of experiences without all the noise. To find the West Fork of Cold Spring Trail, take the Olive Mill Rd. exit from the 101 fre...Read more -
Ventura, California
Bike the Ventura River and Ojai Bike Trails
32.6 mi / 1030 ft gainThe Ventura River and Ojai Valley Trail, effectively the same trail, is a gorgeous 32 mile trail that runs from Seaside Park in Ventura to downtown Ojai. It runs along and across the Ventura River and through the Ventura Canyon, with views up and down numerous side canyons and ravines. The trail ...Read more -
Ventura, California
Kiteboard Surfer's Point
Surfer's Point aka Ventura Point is a well-known kite boarding/surfing (and surfing) spot due to its (when conditions are right) great wave quality, favorable wind direction (sideshore with occasional side-off), friendly locals, rider capacity, and a nearby point break with. When conditions are e...Read more -
Ventura, California
Bike the Lake Casitas Loop
1.048.9 mi / 3635 ft gainThe Lake Casitas Loop s a fantastic cycling trail leading from Ventura, California through Ventura Canyon, around Lake Casitas and up over Casitas Pass, down through Rincon Canyon to the ocean and south on Rincon Trail back to Ventura. It covers almost all of the ecological zones and topographica...Read more -
Ventura, California
Bike the Rincon Trail
5.028.4 mi / 720 ft gainThe Rincon Trail between Ventura and Santa Barbara is part of the wonderful Pacific Coast Bike Route, and features two-wave paved cycling lanes with beautiful views up and down the central coast. There are numerous places to stop along the way for food and relaxing, including the great seaside to...Read more -
Ventura, California
Bike the Ventura, Santa Paula, and Ojai Loop
48.8 mi / 2081 ft gainThe Ventura - Ojai - Santa Paul loop is a classic half-century loop throughs some of the most beautiful cycling roads on the Central Coast. Beginning in Ventura and heading on the off-road (but paved) Ventura / Ojai trails, this loop then heads into downtown Ojai before following Ojai Valley Road...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Rincon Point
Ojai, California
Wheeler Gorge
Overview
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Los Prietos
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Paradise Campground
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Fremont Campground
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