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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ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Santa Barbara Beach

$755

per person

Jul 16 - Jul 20

found 5 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Seattle (SEA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (203 reviews)

I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely stay there again! Nice staff..very helpful. Thank you!

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

The De La Vina Inn

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$3,177

per person

Jul 5 - Jul 8

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Seattle (SEA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)

Room is lovely. Staff is, too.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara

$1,291

per person

Jun 18 - Jun 22

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,329 reviews)

Perfect location with a very attentive staff. This will be our go to spot when in Santa Barbara.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Browse tours and tickets to explore Carpinteria State Beach

Tours & day trips

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Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

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Adventure & outdoor

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Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

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Water activities

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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

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History & culture

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Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

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Popular places to visit

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 family-friendly 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.