5/5 - Excellent
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Bring your camera. A pod of dolphins greeted us near the shore.
Carpinteria State Beach
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Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Private & custom tours
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Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
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Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Reviews of Carpinteria State Beach
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3/5 - Okay
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It was freezing with a marine layer, bring a coat.
5/5 - Excellent
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The sunsets are glorious.
5/5 - Excellent
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Good for taking a walk and walking distance from the Avocado Festival, but good luck booking a campground.
Popular places to visit
Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
Explore the great outdoors at Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park, a lovely green space in Carpinteria. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Tar Pits Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tar Pits Park, a lovely green space in Carpinteria. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Carpinteria. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Rincon Beach Park
5/5(1 review)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Rincon Beach Park during your travels in Carpinteria? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
4.5/5(5 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and popular activities like biking in Toro Canyon. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Lookout Park
Lookout Park is just one of the places to see in Summerland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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