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Best Western Carpinteria Inn
4558 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, CA US 93013
Stay at this Carpinteria, California hotel and enjoy the scenic countryside and the worlds safest beaches.The Best Western Carpinteria Inn is conveniently located with...
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900 San Ysidro Lane
Santa Barbara, CA US 93108
Nestled into the lush Montecito foothills, San Ysidro Ranch has provided a tranquil retreat for discriminating travelers for over a century. Guests are drawn to this legendary...
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Carpinteria Attractions
Carpinteria Valley Museum of History
956 Maple Street, Carpinteria, CA
(805) 684-3112
The museum offers visitors a glimpse into Carpinteria’s past, through a variety of unique exhibits.
Rincon Point and Rincon Beach Park
Carpinteria Valley, CA 93013
Rincon Point is part of Carpinteria State Beach, and it is a popular surfing spot. Rincon Beach Park is situated on the west side of the point, in an area with eucalypti and Monterey pines. The park has a large picnic area and offers amazing views of the coastline and a stairway to the 1200 feet of beach frontage.
The Harbor Seal Preserve (Seal Rookery)
East of Venoco Pier, on Carpinteria’s magnificent Bluffs
The Seal Preserve is one of Carpinteria’s most interesting secrets. It is home to approximately 100 adult seals, which go in and out of the water, bask in the sun, argue amongst themselves and dive for fish – a delight for the nature and animal-loving visitors.
The Carpinteria Bluffs
Take the 101 to Bailard Avenue. At the top of the ramp turn towards the ocean. Drive straight ahead into the parking lot.
The Carpinteria Bluffs are one of the scenic open spaces and natural assets along Santa Barbara County’s urban south coast. The Bluffs consist of 52 acres of prime coastal property and boast fabulous views of the Santa Ynez mountains, the ocean and the Channel Islands.
Tar Pits Park
From Carpinteria Avenue, take Concha Loma Avenue to Calle Ocho; park at the end of Calle Ocho and walk across the railroad tracks to the lookout point.
Tar Pits Park is one of Carpinteria Parks Department’s hidden jewels. It has wonderful walking trails, spectacular views and it is inhabited by various bird species. You can walk along the beach, all the way to the Salt Marsh Estuary and back, about 2 miles on clean white sand.
Santa Claus Lane
Santa Claus Lane Highway 101 Carpinteria, California
Beautiful beaches, shops, and great restaurants – this is what you will find at Santa Claus Lane.
Sandyland
Take the 101 to the Linden Avenue Exit. Turn right.
Sandyland is actually a road that runs parallel to the beach, but it usage it refers to the entire neighborhood. Many of these homes are vacation rentals but some belong to residents.
Imagine the view - to be able to see the ocean, the Channel Islands and the Santa Ynez Mountains in one sweep!
The Salt Marsh Nature Park
From the 101 take Linden Avenue. Drive almost to the beach. Turn right onto 3rd Street and drive until it deadends on Ash. Turn left and park on the street.
The Salt Marsh, also known as El Estuaro, is one of Southern California’s most important wetlands. This beautiful piece of nature is home to rare and endangered plants and birds, occupying a total of 230 acres, 120 of which are owned by USCB as the Salt Marsh Reserve.
Linden Avenue
Linden Avenue, Carpinteria, CA
It is one of the two main drags, throughout the city, as well as the main road that leads to the beach, and features numerous restaurants, shopping and other services.
Carpinteria Avenue
Take the 101 to the Carpinteria Avenue exit
It has the distinction of being the oldest street in town and it is also the other main drag through the city (the other one is Linden Avenue). It is the road in and out of town and it is home to at least half of Carpinteria’s hotels, including the local library, pool, and city hall.