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

When to visit Carpinteria

Carpinteria in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 225
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carpinteria in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 225
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 30 km from Carpinteria. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Air Canada and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carpinteria, followed by Air Canada. The train journey from Carpinteria to Zurich takes 12h 25m and costs around C$ 2,368 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about C$ 214 for a 35h 16m 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Air Canada and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carpinteria, followed by Air Canada. The train journey from Carpinteria to Zurich takes 12h 25m and costs around C$ 2,368 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about C$ 214 for a 35h 16m 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Carpinteria

LAXLos Angeles
SBASanta Barbara
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Carpinteria

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,176 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carpinteria

Average rates range from around C$ 550 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 947 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria By IHG and Motel 6-Carpinteria, Ca - Santa Barbara - North.

Where to stay in popular areas of Carpinteria

Most booked hotels in Carpinteria

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 218+
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Cliff House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
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Renting a car in Carpinteria

Expect to pay C$ 1.16 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$ 13.86 and C$ 18.48. Premium (RAM Pickup or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Carpinteria, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.16 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$ 13.86 and C$ 18.48. Premium (RAM Pickup or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Carpinteria, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.