Carpinteria State Beach Tours

Calm sea waves splash on empty beach at sunset. Wide shot background
Calm sea waves splash on empty beach at sunset. Wide shot background
Low Tide at Carpinteria State Beach , Shutterstock ID 1053312371, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com
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 🐬

Reviews of Carpinteria State Beach

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
238
5 - Excellent 60%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
19
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Bring your camera. A pod of dolphins greeted us near the shore.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It was freezing with a marine layer, bring a coat.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The sunsets are glorious.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Good for taking a walk and walking distance from the Avocado Festival, but good luck booking a campground.

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 check out 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

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.

Rincon Beach Park
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 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 Carpinteria State Beach

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
Beautiful 1 Bed Beach Condo #122 1 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning

Beautiful 1 Bed Beach Condo #122 1 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning

3 out of 5
4950 Sandyland Rd. #122 Carpinteria CA
Beautiful 1 Bed Beach Condo #122 1 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Avenue Carpinteria CA
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
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