Tar Pits Park Tours

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
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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
Downtown Santa Barbara
Price was $1,686, price is now $1,297 per person
$1,297
per person
Aug 7 - Aug 10
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,370 reviews)
Helpful staff. Check in was a breeze! Calm and relaxing vibe throughout the hotel.

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

The De La Vina Inn

The De La Vina Inn

3.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $8,469, price is now $5,390 per person
$5,390
per person
Aug 21 - Aug 24
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (ORD) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
Clean, quaint, and quiet.

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn

4 out of 5
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Price was $5,783, price is now $4,411 per person
$4,411
per person
Aug 21 - Aug 24
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (ORD) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Nice but not very full featured. No closet to hang your clothes (there were hangers behind the mirror but hard to access)

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Popular places to visit

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.

Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
Calm sea waves splash on empty beach at sunset. Wide shot background

Carpinteria State Beach

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.

Carpinteria State Beach
Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park

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.

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
Rincon Beach Park in Carpenteria, California, Shutterstock ID 1359693206, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com

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.

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

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 romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
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.

Lookout Park

Best Lodging Options Near Tar Pits Park

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 out of 5
5606 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

2.5 out of 5
5585 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Casa Del Sol
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Luxury Sandcastle Beachfront! Sleeps 8 - Walk Everywhere!

Luxury Sandcastle Beachfront! Sleeps 8 - Walk Everywhere!

Carpinteria CA
Luxury Sandcastle Beachfront! Sleeps 8 - Walk Everywhere!
Victorian Carpinteria Apartment < 1 Mi to Beach!

Victorian Carpinteria Apartment < 1 Mi to Beach!

Carpinteria CA
Victorian Carpinteria Apartment < 1 Mi to Beach!
Just a few steps from Carpinteria State Beach. Bright, clean and cozy.

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

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

Darling Carpinteria Beach Getaway

Carpinteria CA
Darling Carpinteria Beach Getaway
Affordable! Carpinteria Shores Beachfront Condo.

Affordable! Carpinteria Shores Beachfront Condo.

Carpinteria CA
Affordable! Carpinteria Shores Beachfront Condo.
Steps from watching Sunsets in the Sand

Steps from watching Sunsets in the Sand

Carpinteria CA
Steps from watching Sunsets in the Sand
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