The town of Carpinteria is perfect for a quiet working trip, romantic getaway or family vacation, with antique and specialty shops galore, restaurants, parks, stores and all of the important services even a pool, theater and a movie house!
In Carpinteria, you'll be right in touch with destinations that make our California coast a traveler's delight. Deep sea fishing, bathing and surf, golf, tennis, even polo grounds. Festivals, fiestas, historic treasures and a world of scenic pleasures. Experience the beauty of Carpinteria at Carpinteria Shores Vacation Rentals!
Population 2010: 13,040
Region: Central Coast
Metro area: Santa Barbara
Suburb on the Santa Barbara Channel of the Pacific. Name is derived from Spanish for "Carpenter Shop." No. 19 among Best Beaches 2000, by Stephen Leatherman ("Dr. Beach"), director of the University of Maryland's Laboratory for Coastal Research.
Festivals:
California Avocado Festival in October
Rods & Roses in June
Nearby parks and recreation:
Carpinteria State Beach
Historic sites and museums:
Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum
Colleges and Universities:
Pacifica Graduate Institute, Westmont College, U.C.S.B, Santa Barbara City College
"One of Southern California's last old-fashioned beach towns"
Los Angeles Times travel section, July 15, 2001
Rental Features:
- Furnished 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartments
- Fully Equipped Kitchens
- Free High-Speed Wi-fi
- Basic Cable TV & DVD Player
- Coin-Operated Washer & Dryers