Point Sal State Beach

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Point Sal

State Beach - California

Point Sal State Beach is a beach on the Pacific coast of California, located near the city of Guadalupe, in the northwestern part of Santa Barbara County. This beach is at risk of landslides as there are rocky shorelines and extremely steep slopes. Among the most popular activities are fishing, beach combing, hiking, nature study, photography, picnicking and sunbathing. However, swimming is not recommended due to dangerous rip currents, absence of lifeguard service, and occasional shark sightings. Camping is prohibited due to security concerns involving Vandenberg Air Force Base, and anyone caught camping can be subject to citation, arrest, and eviction by the Park Rangers and/or the 30th Security Forces Squadron. There are also no recreational facilities (toilets, picnic tables, etc.)

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Los Padres - Santa Lucia

Recreation Map of Santa Lucia Ranger District (RD) in Los Padres National Forest (NF) in California. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Vintage USGS - Santa Maria - 1948

Vintage 1948 USGS 1:250000 Map of Santa Maria in California. Published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Vintage USGS - San Luis Obispo - 1947

Vintage 1947 USGS 1:250000 Map of San Luis Obispo in California. Published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=605 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Sal_State_Beach Point Sal State Beach is a beach on the Pacific coast of California, located near the city of Guadalupe, in the northwestern part of Santa Barbara County. This beach is at risk of landslides as there are rocky shorelines and extremely steep slopes. Among the most popular activities are fishing, beach combing, hiking, nature study, photography, picnicking and sunbathing. However, swimming is not recommended due to dangerous rip currents, absence of lifeguard service, and occasional shark sightings. Camping is prohibited due to security concerns involving Vandenberg Air Force Base, and anyone caught camping can be subject to citation, arrest, and eviction by the Park Rangers and/or the 30th Security Forces Squadron. There are also no recreational facilities (toilets, picnic tables, etc.)