Point Sal State Beach

The 80-acre coastal property features a 1.5-mile shoreline with rocky cliffs, coastal dunes, and native plant species along the Santa Barbara County coast.

British explorer George Vancouver discovered and named Point Sal in 1792 after Hermenegildo Sal, who served as commandant of San Francisco at that time.

The Chumash people established their presence in this coastal area, developing specialized fishing techniques and creating tools from local materials for maritime activities.

Access requires a challenging 10-mile round trip hike with 2,000 feet of elevation gain, as vehicle access remains restricted through Vandenberg Space Force Base.

The headland contains sections of the Coast Range Ophiolite, forming part of one of the largest ophiolite geological formations in the world.

Location: California

Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=605

GPS coordinates: 34.90140,-120.64800

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:26