Carpinteria travel guide
Carpinteria Tourism | Carpinteria Guide
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.
When to visit Carpinteria
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Carpinteria in August, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Carpinteria, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Carpinteria
Plane
Although Carpinteria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 30 km from Carpinteria. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, China Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 51m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carpinteria. The train journey from Carpinteria to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Carpinteria is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 117 km from Carpinteria. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carpinteria, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Carpinteria takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 88. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Carpinteria
Where to stay in Carpinteria
Average rates range from around C$ 417 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,336 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
Renting a car in Carpinteria
Expect to pay C$ 1.44 per litre in Carpinteria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.18 and C$ 22.91. 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, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.