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May 24, 2019 · This little cave is filled with preserved art that was created long before Europeans settlers moved into California. The colorful symbols are a bright contrast with the pale sandstone surface ...
Alaxuluxen, the Chumash name for the Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park is situated on the edge of the traditional Barbareño Chumash territory, which ranged from the Pacific coast to the foothills and southern slopes of the Santa Ynez Mountains. With a population of over 15,000 before European contact, the Barbareño Chumash were one of ...
The Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park is on a side road off a side road. It’s an excursion into the pre-history of Central California and worth a stop. It also comes with some warnings before turning onto Painted Cave Road. Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park is located in the Santa Ynez Mountains situated between the Santa Ynez ...
Phone Number. (805) 733-3713. Park Hours. dawn ‘til dusk. Dogs Allowed? Yes. Alaxuluxen, the Chumash name for the Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park, a small cave located in present day Santa Barbara that remains an important touchstone to Chumash culture and heritage.
Chumash Painted Cave State Park, located in the mountains that overlook Santa Barbara, is a fun stop that will take you less than 15 minutes to see. It takes longer to drive up the hill from Santa Barbara then it does to see the state park.
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park, Santa Barbara: See 69 reviews, articles, and 58 photos of Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park, ranked No.51 on Tripadvisor among 240 attractions in Santa Barbara.
This tiny, off-the-beaten path historic site shelters pictographs painted by Chumash tribespeople over 400 years ago. The sandstone cave is protected from graffiti and vandalism by a metal screen, so bring a flashlight to get a good look. The turnoff is off Hwy 154 below San Marcos Summit, about 6 miles from Hwy 101.
