Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park, Santa Barbara

Name: Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Address: Painted Caves Road, Santa Barbara, United States
Telephone: +1 805-733-3713

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Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

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Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park is a unit in the state park system of California, preserving a small sandstone cave adorned with rock art attributed to the Chumash people. Adjoining the small community of Painted Cave, the site is located about 2 miles north of California State Route 154 and 11 miles northwest of Santa Barbara. The 7.5-acre park was established in 1976. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1976 (48 years ago)Elevation: 2493 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°30'12"N, 119°47'20"W

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Painted Caves RoadSanta Barbara United States

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