Carpinteria California Salt Marsh 2022 6 Stock Image

Salt marshes, by definition, are coastal areas which regularly flood and drain the land, leaving the salt, and leaving decomposing plant matter, the marsh, under water. Carpinteria`s salt marsh, in addition to being home to many salt hardy plants, are also important to all sorts of migratory animals along the Southern California Coast. This 230 acre park is a unique, living environment, as enjoyed here 15 August 2022.