2022 Map of Pitas Point

About this map

Rincon Mtn looms over the narrow coastal shelf where the Santa Barbara and Ventura county lines meet along the Pacific Ocean. This survey reveals a landscape tightly constrained by geology, where the historic El Camino Real and modern transport corridors are squeezed between steep canyon walls and the surf. Coastal settlements like La Conchita and Sea Cliff occupy these precarious strips of land, while offshore, the man-made Rincon Island stands as a distinct landmark. The map documents an intricate network of recreation and access, including the Ventura County 101 Bike Path Trl and the Rincon Parkway Trl, which connect various shore points such as Oil Piers Beach and Pitas Point. Inland, the topography is defined by deep incisions like Madranio Canyon and Padre Juan Canyon, illustrating the dramatic rise from sea level to high ridges over a very short distance.