Title: Visit Carpinteria: Best of Carpinteria Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Carpinteria

## Travel Guide

![Highway 101 Carpinteria. Coast Road close to Santa Barbara. Aerial Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7268/ca3a253f-5923-4b19-a470-2116ba054357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Highway 101 Carpinteria. Coast Road close to Santa Barbara. Aerial Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7268/ca3a253f-5923-4b19-a470-2116ba054357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![0_66347314](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7268/d0f96c60-ed38-4a3e-95e8-4c7755922158.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ocean Sun 

#beach
#california
#mountains
#sunset
#waves
#escape
#nature
#beauty](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7268/be0e803a-ca4c-4b33-a86a-b20ff7e31b83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Family..it always makes me smile when I see a young family out enjoying simple pleasures like a walk on a foggy beach.
in-climate weather can add to a scene, so when you see cloudy rainy weather get out there and shoot..stretch those legs, vision and capture the light.

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#worldcaptures #TravelAwesome #bestintravel #travelingthroughtheworld #bbctravel #landscape_captures #landscapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7268/bb35293a-064e-45e4-8cd3-ff6d5ef5f5c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Carpinteria

Where to stay

Things to do

Reviews

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### Where to stay in Carpinteria

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### Padaro Lane

 While there might not be top attractions in Padaro Lane, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and Summerland Beach. 

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![Low Tide at Carpinteria State Beach , Shutterstock ID 1053312371, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160614/6720104e-e30d-4264-bbc1-b4911091aa76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Sandyland Cove

 While visiting Sandyland Cove, you might make a stop by sights like Carpinteria State Beach and Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. 

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- Carpinteria Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Carpinteria

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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

4558 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA

CA $196

CA $226 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,416 reviews)

We spontaneously made reservation Friday night and a room was available for our weekend trip with a greate rate. We arrived 2 hours before our check-in time and without even asking if we could check in early he option was available to us. I'm just sorry we didnt get the attendant's name because she ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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![Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996347/471fb64f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA

CA $97

CA $114 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,073 reviews)

all good

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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![Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/899300/899216/76217c28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

CA $116

CA $133 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,256 reviews)

The room was clean. The staff people were very helpful. I hope to stay there again soon.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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![Just a few steps from Carpinteria State Beach. Bright, clean and cozy. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24040000/24033400/24033366/5e508030_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Just a few steps from Carpinteria State Beach. Bright, clean and cozy. 

 Carpinteria CA

Book a stay at this beach condo in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Carpinteria State Beach and Tomol ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)

Perfect place to stay. Everything we needed all right next to the beach!

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

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Spacious newer home within walking distance of secluded beaches and polo fields.

 Carpinteria CA

Stay at this vacation home in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (114 reviews)

Everything was great. The house was exactly what we needed to have a good week in the area. We used the BBQ every night, it was a good stay.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

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Serene stay with gym, orchard, horses, bunnies, chickens and a pond in CARP!

 Carpinteria CA

Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Carpinteria. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Seaside Gardens and Santa ...

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Great place

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![Calm sea waves splash on empty beach at sunset. Wide shot background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160614/ddfc4ef4-d387-4a5c-ad44-f33dfc9971d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Carpinteria State Beach

4.5/5(18 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Carpinteria State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Carpinteria. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Carpinteria-State-Beach-Carpinteria.d6160614.Vacation-Attraction)

![Rincon Beach Park in Carpenteria, California, Shutterstock ID 1359693206, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323957/8fd8a0c2-226d-4b3b-8f21-12f44a2b8f05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rincon Beach Park

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Rincon Beach Park during your travels in Carpinteria? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rincon-Beach-Park-Carpinteria.d6323957.Vacation-Attraction)

![1998 World Polo Championship, Horses in stalls, Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555471457/4722d726-fb8b-4dd4-a3fc-362470a139f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club

Enjoy a trip to Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and popular activities like biking in Toro Canyon. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Polo-Racquet-Club-Carpinteria.d553248621555471457.Vacation-Attraction)

![Colony of Harbor seals (phoca vitulina richardsii) True seals without external ear lobes relaxing on the beach of Carpinteria, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323233/7ba9c8ac-3f32-4fbe-866b-31979045901b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary

Explore the great outdoors at Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Carpinteria. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Carpinteria-Seal-Sanctuary-Carpinteria.d6323233.Vacation-Attraction)

![Sunset in Carpinteria while fires continue to burn in Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7268/106a7dba-98b9-4716-83ca-3e07a153ccbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park

Explore the great outdoors at Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park, a lovely green space in Carpinteria. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Carpinteria-Salt-Marsh-Nature-Park-Carpinteria.d948514732678266880.Vacation-Attraction)

![Coastline scenery at Tar Pits Park, Carpinteria, California, includes tar covered rocks and driftwood scattered along the shore. A pier stretches into the sea, set against a backdrop of coastal cliffs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6325278/e5bf4f63-0395-4c6c-8688-609cc919b647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tar Pits Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tar Pits Park, a lovely green space in Carpinteria. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Tar-Pits-Park-Carpinteria.d6325278.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/f40fd037-ab30-40b5-bf4c-f29e61420bbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

CA $38

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details)

![Santa Barbara Coastal Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50192752/42525e3f-eeaa-4123-9364-579955e1d2c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

CA $44

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details)

![Helicopter Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

CA $95

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details)

![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

CA $48

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details)

![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

CA $62

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details)

![Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49965347/cc9b081e-041c-4ce1-b661-266bdf8cbc76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

CA $34

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.activity-details)

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## Reviews of Carpinteria

4.4

Top destination

5 - Excellent

6

4 - Good

5

3 - Okay

1

2 - Disappointing

0

1 - Terrible

0

### 5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I could live here!

### 5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Adorable city, lovely shops and atmosphere.

## Cities near Carpinteria

![Channel Islands National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922900658/7979eb89-463e-4be7-95af-b1da38a6179b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ventura

![Citrus Trees, Ojai Valley, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9247/385c1886-1fe9-4858-944c-b0edd12adf5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ojai

![Panoramic view of Montecito, Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands from Old Romero Canyon Trail in Montecito, California near Santa Barbara  on a clear, sunny spring day with prickly pear cactus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183020/d3b28611-32cf-4fe3-b492-f963c8f77d28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Summerland

![United States of America which includes farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/48291bab-368c-4146-9e4c-b54a801a37a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Santa Barbara

- Cities near Carpinteria
- Places of interest

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- [Ventura Harbor ](https://expedia.ca/Ventura-Harbor-Ventura-Harbor-Village.d6134036.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Channel Islands National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Channel-Islands-National-Park-United-States-of-America.d6063445.Vacation-Attraction)
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