5/5 - Excellent
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Love Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, and all surrounding areas. I was born in Santa Barbara, so I’m a little partial!
Carpinteria, CA
Travel Guide
Visit Carpinteria
Where to stay in Carpinteria
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.
Sandyland Cove
While visiting Sandyland Cove, you might make a stop by sights like Carpinteria State Beach and Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park.
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
$127 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$146 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,301 reviews)
Clean room. Great location. Receptive and helpful staff.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA
$79 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$91 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and 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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,053 reviews)
Room was clean and the staff were nice. The only sad thing is that is too close to the freeway and the trucks driving by are loud.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$88 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$101 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and 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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,202 reviews)
We had a short one-day stay and it was clean and quiet.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Luxury Sandcastle Beachfront! Sleeps 8 - Walk Everywhere!
Carpinteria
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Carpinteria State Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Right on the ocean! Excellent view very clean high end.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025
Affordable! Carpinteria Shores Beachfront Condo.
Carpinteria
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
Wonderful location and great condo.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
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 ...
Yes, easy access to outside, but difficult that you only allow 1 dog, I have one dog who is almost 17, she can't see much and can't hear, so we have a little 2 yr old dog who is only 7 lbs, and she is sort of the 'guide dog' for the older one - she follows her so she knows where to go. so I needed ...
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Carpinteria State Beach
4.5/5(399 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
$89
per adult
Reviews of Carpinteria
4.4
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
We were in the area for Women’s college lacrosse games at the Santa Barbara Shootout. We didn’t see/do much else.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Nice town. Lots of food options, but most are on the pricey side.
4/5 - Good
CMS
We were traveling on a business trip and spent the night in Carpintera . We highly recommend Super-Rica a very authentic Mexican restaurant. A Local’s favorite. Located on Milpas.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Great locale for sun, sand & fun!!!
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Carpinteria has numerous cannabis farms. Not all follow the regulations regarding containing the odors. Plan accordingly.
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