Carpinteria State Beach Tours and Activities

Calm sea waves splash on empty beach at sunset. Wide shot background
Calm sea waves splash on empty beach at sunset. Wide shot background
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Find this beautiful beach and its stunning sunsets (and sunrises) in Carpinteria, 12 miles south of Santa Barbara, California. Facing ever so slightly south/southwest, this beach gets the best of both worlds!

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The "world's safest beach" at sunset 🐬


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Top Carpinteria State Beach Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

3 out of 5
4980 Sandyland Road #201 Carpinteria CA
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
NEW 2BD Luxury Beachfront Condo in Carpinteria. Stunning Ocean Views!

NEW 2BD Luxury Beachfront Condo in Carpinteria. Stunning Ocean Views!

Carpinteria CA
NEW 2BD Luxury Beachfront Condo in Carpinteria. Stunning Ocean Views!
NEW CS 212 - 2bd Ocean Views, Walk Everywhere - You, me, and the Sea!

NEW CS 212 - 2bd Ocean Views, Walk Everywhere - You, me, and the Sea!

Carpinteria CA
NEW CS 212 - 2bd Ocean Views, Walk Everywhere - You, me, and the Sea!
NEW 2 BR Condo I Carpinteria. Lovely Sunsets & Walk Everywhere!

NEW 2 BR Condo I Carpinteria. Lovely Sunsets & Walk Everywhere!

Carpinteria CA
NEW 2 BR Condo I Carpinteria. Lovely Sunsets & Walk Everywhere!
NEW! 1-bed condo in Carp, Steps to Sand!

NEW! 1-bed condo in Carp, Steps to Sand!

2 out of 5
Carpinteria CA
NEW! 1-bed condo in Carp, Steps to Sand!
Beautiful 1 Bed Beach Condo #122 1 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning

Beautiful 1 Bed Beach Condo #122 1 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning

3 out of 5
4950 Sandyland Rd. #122 Carpinteria CA
Beautiful 1 Bed Beach Condo #122 1 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning
Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara

Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara

Carpinteria CA
Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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