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Where beach tar comes from: natural oil seep on a Santa Barbara beach

Where Does Beach Tar Come From?

Beach tar consists of lumps or fragments of oil with a solid or semi-solid consistency that can be found on shorelines across Southern California. The combination of debris and hydrocarbons...

Where Does Beach Tar Come From?

Beach tar consists of lumps or fragments of oil with a solid or semi-solid consistency that can be found on shorelines across Southern California. The combination of debris and hydrocarbons...

Santa Barbara harbor with boats and sunset

Things To Do In the Santa Barbara Harbor

The Santa Barbara Harbor area is one of the city's crown jewels. Whether you are looking to get in the water, shop boutiques, enjoy a great seafood meal, or just...

Things To Do In the Santa Barbara Harbor

The Santa Barbara Harbor area is one of the city's crown jewels. Whether you are looking to get in the water, shop boutiques, enjoy a great seafood meal, or just...

The six best beaches in Santa Barbara, California coastline view

The Six Best Beaches in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara has earned a reputation as the “California Riviera,” thanks to its sparkling beaches, and it's laid back Mediterranean charm. Whether you are looking for a place to catch...

The Six Best Beaches in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara has earned a reputation as the “California Riviera,” thanks to its sparkling beaches, and it's laid back Mediterranean charm. Whether you are looking for a place to catch...

Beach camping near Santa Barbara with tents on the sand

Beach Camping Getaways Near Santa Barbara

With mild weather and miles of scenic beaches, camping near Santa Barbara is popular all year-round. If you want to hit the road, set up tent or escape in the...

Beach Camping Getaways Near Santa Barbara

With mild weather and miles of scenic beaches, camping near Santa Barbara is popular all year-round. If you want to hit the road, set up tent or escape in the...

How to get tar off skin, Oil Slick Beach Tar Remover demonstration

How to Get Tar Off Skin: A Simple, Safe, Guide

If you have beach tar on your skin and want it off in under two minutes, here is the short answer: you need an oil-based remover, not soap and water....

How to Get Tar Off Skin: A Simple, Safe, Guide

If you have beach tar on your skin and want it off in under two minutes, here is the short answer: you need an oil-based remover, not soap and water....