Coastline scenery at Tar Pits Park, Carpinteria, California, includes tar covered rocks and driftwood scattered along the shore. A pier stretches into the sea, set against a backdrop of coastal cliffs

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Tar Pits Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is ￥36,938
￥42,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
0.7 km from Tar Pits Park
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,345 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is ￥13,210
￥15,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Tar Pits Park
7.0 out of 10, Good, (678 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is ￥27,219
￥34,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Casa Del Sol
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
2.2 km from Tar Pits Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,535 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is ￥27,284
￥31,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Courtyard

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
2.8 km from Tar Pits Park
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,205 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is ￥12,349
￥14,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Exterior

Tide Pool Villas

Tide Pool Villas
4.5 star property
16.9 km from Tar Pits Park
6.2 out of 10, (85 reviews)
"Great location. Walking distance to the pier, many eateries, Moxi museum. "
United States
Cynthia
The price is ￥38,505
￥62,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Tide Pool Villas
Front of property

Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Tar Pits Park
6.0 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Surprised at older poor reviews; stayed here w elderly parents and enjoyed relaxed quiet peaceful stay, so close to beach and wharf."
United States
James
The price is ￥29,262
￥38,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Ala Mar by the Sea
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
7.3 km from Tar Pits Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is ￥32,829
￥36,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Tar Pits Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (360 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is ￥57,923
￥67,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Inn on Summer Hill
Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
11.5 km from Tar Pits Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (325 reviews)
"One of the best hotels Ive ever stayed "
United States
AKOP
The price is ￥263,484
￥320,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
12.6 km from Tar Pits Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Anthony
The price is ￥35,970
￥47,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Montecito Inn
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
13 km from Tar Pits Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is ￥29,582
￥33,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
15.3 km from Tar Pits Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing property and great service."
United States
jelica
The price is ￥41,236
￥47,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Santa Barbara Inn
Room amenity

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Tar Pits Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,389 reviews)
"A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights."
United Kingdom
Angus
The price is ￥31,792
￥36,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
15.3 km from Tar Pits Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is ￥36,293
￥41,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Tar Pits Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Such a cute property. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room and very short walk to the water. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Teri
The price is ￥28,711
￥32,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
15.1 km from Tar Pits Park
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,006 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is ￥22,154
￥25,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
The Inn at East Beach
Exterior

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
15.1 km from Tar Pits Park
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice stay. Great location."
United States
brian
The price is ￥43,712
￥56,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Front of property

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
17.1 km from Tar Pits Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jill
The price is ￥41,642
￥47,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Harbor House Inn
Exterior

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
17.1 km from Tar Pits Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,132 reviews)
"We always love staying here when visiting Santa Barbara!"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥38,831
￥44,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Marina Beach Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Tar Pits Park

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
View
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
8.2
Very Good
1,345 reviews
View
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
7.0
Good
678 reviews
View
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,535 reviews
View
Courtyard
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
1,205 reviews
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Top Tar Pits Park Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent
"Great services and stay. Thanks!!! ^L^"
Edward 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Hotels near other Tar Pits Park attractions

Colony of Harbor seals (phoca vitulina richardsii) True seals without external ear lobes relaxing on the beach of Carpinteria, California (USA) in a protected wildlife sanctuary. Gulls and pelicans.

Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary

8.6/5 (124 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Carpinteria. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tar Pits Park?
Tar Pits Park is located in a welcoming area of Carpinteria known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Tar Pits Park?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tar Pits Park. Other good options within a short distance include Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South and Casa Del Sol.
How many hotels are there close to Tar Pits Park?
Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Tar Pits Park.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tar Pits Park, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Tar Pits Park.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Tar Pits Park?
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What can I see and do near Tar Pits Park?
You can wander around Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park, or Tomol Interpretive Play Area if you want a dose of fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Carpinteria State Beach, Rincon Beach Park, and La Conchita Beach. Explore nature at Seaside Gardens and Toro Canyon Off Leash Area.