Carpinteria Shores

Situated on U.S. Route 101, Carpinteria can be easily reached by car when traveling along California’s Central Coast. If flying to the area, the closest airport is the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), located about half an hour from town. The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), located about 2 hours southeast of Carpinteria, is the nearest major global hub.

Visitors can also easily take the train to Carpinteria as the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner stops in the heart of the city, offering multiple daily trips from Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

Carpinteria is located in the southern part of Santa Barbara county, and only about 12 miles southeast of Santa Barbara along Highway 101. It is approximately a half hour drive from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria.

In addition to its quaint beach vibe, charming local shops, and natural beauty, Carpinteria is known as the “World’s Safest Beach” with a shallow, protected shoreline.

In addition to its protected shoreline, Carpinteria is also home to Rincon Point, a popular surfing destination known for having some of the best and most consistent surf on the globe.

Carpinteria is renowned as home to the annual California Avocado Festival each October.

There are both City and State beaches running along the entire length of Carpinteria. Access to Carpinteria City Beach is at the foot of Linden Avenue while Palm Avenue provides access to Carpinteria State Beach Park. Rincon Beach Park, renowned as a top surfing spot, is accessed via Bates Road.