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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Carpinteria travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carpinteria

With a population of 13,040, Carpinteria is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Carpinteria to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Carpinteria

Culinary Classes, Camps, & Event Catering
Activities•Cooking Course

Where to Eat in Carpinteria

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sly's (686 Linden Ave) and Thario's Kitchen (3807 Santa Claus Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Carpinteria

Carpinteria in January
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carpinteria in January
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Carpinteria in August, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Carpinteria, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Carpinteria

Plane

Although Carpinteria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 18 miles from Carpinteria. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Carpinteria departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carpinteria is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 73 miles from Carpinteria. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Carpinteria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 18 miles from Carpinteria. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Carpinteria departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carpinteria is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 73 miles from Carpinteria. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Carpinteria

LAXLos Angeles
SBASanta Barbara
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Carpinteria

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carpinteria

Average rates range from around $436 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $618 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Carpinteria

Most booked hotels in Carpinteria

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Inn On Summerhill
4 stars
Excellent (9, 152 reviews)
$261+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 647 reviews)
$202+
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Cliff House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 659 reviews)
$194+
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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1637 reviews)
$162+
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Sandyland Reef Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2579 reviews)
$83+
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Motel 6-Carpinteria, Ca - Santa Barbara - South
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1427 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Carpinteria

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carpinteria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Carpinteria is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carpinteria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Carpinteria is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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