Carpinteria State Beach

Calm sea waves splash on empty beach at sunset. Wide shot background
Calm sea waves splash on empty beach at sunset. Wide shot background
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Find this beautiful beach and its stunning sunsets (and sunrises) in Carpinteria, 12 miles south of Santa Barbara, California. Facing ever so slightly south/southwest, this beach gets the best of both worlds! #beach #beachbound #California #sunset #SoSoCal #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER
The "world's safest beach" at sunset 🐬

Tours & day trips

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Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 241 reviews
Price is £21 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 15 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £97 per adult
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Water activities

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Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)

Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £67 per adult
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History & culture

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Santa Barbara's Signature Cocktail & Happy Hour History Tour

Santa Barbara's Signature Cocktail & Happy Hour History Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £67 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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

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

10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is £26 per adult
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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 visit its top-notch restaurants.

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
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

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.

Tar Pits Park
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
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 care-free afternoon at Rincon Beach Park during your travels in Carpinteria? Visit 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 such as cycling in Toro Canyon. Amble around this family-friendly 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

Top Hotel Deals

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
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
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.
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

3 out of 5
4980 Sandyland Road #201 Carpinteria CA
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Affordable! Carpinteria Shores Beachfront Condo.

Affordable! Carpinteria Shores Beachfront Condo.

Carpinteria CA
Affordable! Carpinteria Shores Beachfront Condo.
NEW 2BD Luxury Beachfront Condo in Carpinteria. Stunning Ocean Views!

NEW 2BD Luxury Beachfront Condo in Carpinteria. Stunning Ocean Views!

Carpinteria CA
NEW 2BD Luxury Beachfront Condo in Carpinteria. Stunning Ocean Views!
Beachfront 2BR Condo in Sunny Carpinteria

Beachfront 2BR Condo in Sunny Carpinteria

Carpinteria CA
Beachfront 2BR Condo in Sunny Carpinteria
Beachfront 2BR Condo in Sunny Carpinteria. Walk Everywhere!

Beachfront 2BR Condo in Sunny Carpinteria. Walk Everywhere!

Carpinteria CA
Beachfront 2BR Condo in Sunny Carpinteria. Walk Everywhere!
Darling Carpinteria Beach Getaway

Darling Carpinteria Beach Getaway

Carpinteria CA
Darling Carpinteria Beach Getaway
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