Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park California 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park, also known as Alaxuluxen, is a small cave located in Santa Barbara, California that holds great cultural significance for the Chumash people. The walls of the cave are adorned with intricate Chumash paintings, offering a glimpse into the history and heritage of this indigenous group. While online reservations are not available for this park, visitors can explore the virtual Tapestry experience created in collaboration with the California State Parks Foundation and Chumash elder Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto. The cave paintings, estimated to date back to the 1600s and earlier, are now protected by a metal gate to prevent further vandalism. A visit to Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park provides an opportunity to connect with the rich cultural heritage of the Chumash people and learn about their traditions and history.
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"Although on a treacherous narrow road.its a beautiful spot. No parking. local drivers would honk at you and cuss as they try to pass you on that steep narrow way. paintings & caves are beautiful. it's just 1 cave. a lot of creepy things which looked like witchcraft were inside the cave. No restrooms."
"It's unfortunate that it's so difficult to view the paintings on account of the low light. But you can see what people are capable of when you don't put up cages to protect the sacred work of ancient peoples. And the parking options aren't great, which is probably a good thing. These photos are actually of the site just down the road where were there any paintings they've long been destroyed."
"A fantastic set of cave paintings. A steepy curvy road takes you there. The cave itself is tiny. You climb a few steps and the look through a mesh. But the reward is totally worth it. A must do near Santa Barbara on 254. No restrooms nearby, Only 2-3 cars can park at a time, and 1-2 people can look at the paintings."
"This place is awesome to see in person when you find it. It is a drive into the mountains off the 154. When you drive deep in the mountain the road narrows and let me tell you it gives you a mini anxiety attack haha. But when you get to it there is no parking. So you have to park off the road and hopefully find some space. It's cool but there's only one painted cave. It is awesome to see in person."
"There is no real place to park so your car is sitting on this one lane road around a curve. People drive like maniacs there and I was so afraid someone was going to come flying around the curve at 100 mph and plow right into my car. The caves were a magnificent site to see. I wish people had more respect so they didn't have to put a huge, hideous cage up."
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