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Carpinteria State Beach
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Surf Happens
SURFING
( 805-966-3613;
http://surfhappens.com
;
2hr group/private lesson from $110/160; )
Welcoming families, beginners and 'Aloha Surf Sisters,' these highly reviewed classes and
weekend camps led by expert staff incorporate the Zen of surfing. In summer, you'll begin
your spiritual wave-riding journey off Hwy 101 (exit Santa Claus Ln). Make reservations
in advance.
Sleeping
Carpinteria's cookie-cutter chain motels and hotels are unexciting, but usually less expens-
ive than those just up the road in Santa Barbara.
Carpinteria State Beach Campground
CAMPGROUND