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Bring your camera. A pod of dolphins greeted us near the shore.
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Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Activity duration is 1 hour
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Santa Barbara Narrated Coastal Yacht Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
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Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Activity duration is 2 hours
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Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Activity duration is 3 hours
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Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
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Reviews of Carpinteria State Beach
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It was freezing with a marine layer, bring a coat.
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The sunsets are glorious.
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Good for taking a walk and walking distance from the Avocado Festival, but good luck booking a campground.
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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.
Rincon Beach Park
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.
Miramar Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Miramar Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Tomol Interpretive Play Area
Explore the lovely green spaces of Tomol Interpretive Play Area and enjoy the biking trails in Carpinteria. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
After visiting Friends of the Library Used Bookstore, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carpinteria. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
5606 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
5550 Carpinteria Avenue, Building B, Carpinteria, CA
Affordable! Carpinteria Shores Beachfront Condo.
Carpinteria
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
4980 Sandyland Road #201, Carpinteria, CA
NEW 2BD Luxury Beachfront Condo in Carpinteria. Stunning Ocean Views!
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