SBMM Presents “The History of Coal Oil Point” by Tom Modugno
Thursday, January 15, 2026 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Devereux Point. Also known as Coal Oil Point. Today it’s a popular surf spot and a great place for a nice walk on the beach. But, like most places in Goleta, there’s a lot of interesting history here.
Local historian Tom Modugno traces the layered story of Coal Oil Point—from its Chumash roots as P’ok’oy and the ancient natural oil seeps that shaped life along the coast, to the Mexican land grant era, Nicholas Den’s Rancho Dos Pueblos, and the beloved surf spot and shoreline we know today.
Tickets: Free for Navigators Circle members, $10 for SBMM members, $20 for the general public, and $5 for students and educators with a valid school ID or email. Purchase tickets below or call (805) 456-8750.
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