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. Carpinteria deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Carpinteria

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carpinteria in November
Estimated hotel price
$113
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 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carpinteria. The train journey from Carpinteria to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip. 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 Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carpinteria, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Carpinteria takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 190 miles.

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 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carpinteria. The train journey from Carpinteria to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip. 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 Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carpinteria, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Carpinteria takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Carpinteria

Airlines serving Carpinteria

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carpinteria

Average rates range from around $320 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,195 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria and Motel 6 Carpinteria, Ca - Santa Barbara - North.

Where to stay in popular areas of Carpinteria

Most booked hotels in Carpinteria

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 481 reviews)
$221+
Inn on Summer Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 56 reviews)
$312+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 534 reviews)
$203+
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1114 reviews)
$186+
Sandyland Reef Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2390 reviews)
$84+
Motel 6-Carpinteria, Ca - Santa Barbara - South
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1212 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Carpinteria

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Carpinteria is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Carpinteria is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.