Few things beat an afternoon beside the sea. Round up the crew, organize a picnic and enjoy the fresh air at Carpinteria State Beach.

When you've spent a bit of time at this Carpinteria stretch of coastline, why not make your way to Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, Miramar Beach, and Rincon Beach Park? They're not far from Carpinteria State Beach and also a hit with tourists.

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Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

Oak Park

$828

per person

Mar 23 - Mar 27

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Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Such a lovely place. And the breakfast is delicious .

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara Beach

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$1,442

per person

Mar 23 - Mar 27

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Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (924 reviews)

Good size room, friendly staff, and great location.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito

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$3,042

per person

Mar 23 - Mar 27

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Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews)

Everything was amazing

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Private & custom tours

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Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

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Water activities

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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

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Classes & workshops

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Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

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Popular places to visit

Sunset in Carpinteria while fires continue to burn in Santa Barbara

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.

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.

Colony of Harbor seals (phoca vitulina richardsii) True seals without external ear lobes relaxing on the beach of Carpinteria, California

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.

Rincon Beach Park

5/5(1 review)

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.

1998 World Polo Championship, Horses in stalls, Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, California

Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

The Peace Bridge at twilight, at Mount Rubidoux Park, in Riversi

Lookout Park

Lookout Park is just one of the places to see in Summerland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.