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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Carpinteria to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Carpinteria

Carpinteria in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 186
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carpinteria in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 186
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 18 miles from Carpinteria. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Air Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Carpinteria, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Carpinteria to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zurich, expect to pay about C$ 2,487 for a 12h 20m trip. The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

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 Ace and Priceless, 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 Air Canada, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Air Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Carpinteria, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Carpinteria to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zurich, expect to pay about C$ 2,487 for a 12h 20m trip. The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

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 Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Carpinteria

LAXLos Angeles
SBASanta Barbara
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Carpinteria

Lufthansa
Good (8,010 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,378 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,062 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,379 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carpinteria

Average rates range from around C$ 574 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,041 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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Cliff House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 238+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
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Renting a car in Carpinteria

Expect to pay C$ 1.74 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$ 20.79 and C$ 27.72.

Expect to pay C$ 1.74 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$ 20.79 and C$ 27.72.