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.

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
C$ 156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carpinteria in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 156
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 American Airlines, Air Canada, China Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

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 Thrifty and Dollar, 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 Canada, China Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Carpinteria

Airlines serving Carpinteria

Lufthansa
Good (7,244 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,786 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,734 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,799 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (876 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,597 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,641 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,999 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,598 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,604 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,321 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,301 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,227 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,935 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,351 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carpinteria

Average rates range from around C$ 544 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,440 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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 271+
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 219+
Sandyland Reef Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 119+
Motel 6-Carpinteria, Ca - Santa Barbara - South
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 143+

Renting a car in Carpinteria

Expect to pay C$ 1.31 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$ 15.64 and C$ 20.85. The most frequently booked car type in Carpinteria is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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.

Expect to pay C$ 1.31 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$ 15.64 and C$ 20.85. The most frequently booked car type in Carpinteria is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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.