Carpinteria State Beach Park offers wonderful camping facilities for trailers, campers and tents and has a mile of beach perfect for swimming, surf fishing, tidepool exploring and more. Enjoy great hiking trails and exceptional views plus seals and sea lions can be seen in the area December through May. Tidepools offer an explosion of fascinating sea life including starfish, sea anemones, crabs, snails, octopi and sea urchins.READ MORE

Crushcakes Cupcakery and Cafe in Carpinteria is a wonderful place for enjoying a cupcake and cup of Intelligentsia coffee or eating breakfast or lunch with friends and family. Food is made from scratch every day and includes delectable baked goods, soups, salads and sandwiches. Crushcakes Cupcakery and Cafe also caters to weddings and events with cupcake flavors to satisfy all of your guests, big or small! READ MORE

A-Frame Surf Lessons in Carpinteria offers surf instruction with a qualified team of surfing instructors that have perfected their training over a decade. All skill levels, ages, and special needs clients are catered to and will have you up and surfing with individual attention. Surf lessons instruct the student on surfing fundamentals on land and in the water and stand up paddleboard lessons are available as well.READ MORE

Chocolats du CaliBressan offers tempting French chocolates made by chocolatier Jean-Michel right here in Carpinteria. Delicious artisan chocolates are made fresh so come tempt your taste buds with confectionery delights of bon bons, truffles, soft caramels and so much more, order a gift box for a loved one today. Tastes and tours are offered in the evenings, all you need is a sweet tooth!READ MORE

Sandyland Reef Inn in Carpinteria is only 2 minutes from the beach and offers clean, comfortable and spacious rooms with either king or double beds. Come and relax in the perfect gateway with amenities that include a swimming pool, jet-therapy spa, guest laundry facilities and ample parking. Sandyland Reef Inn is smoke free and also offers free WIFI and is a wonderful place to stay for a great holiday in Carpinteria.READ MORE

Sushi Teri - Carpinteria serves the finest and freshest hand made sushi and Japanese cuisine in town. Sushi Teri - Carpinteria offers large menu portions, quality, and consistency ensuring customer satisfaction and their return time and again. Other delectable menu items include the Teriyaki dishes, charbroiled salmon and tuna, tempura dishes, dumplings salads, miso soup and a wide variety of other choices, all superb.READ MORE

Surf Dog in Carpinteria serves the best hot dogs you will ever have with choices from Turkey Dogs, Dodger Dogs, or Sausages served with the Best Marinated Onions anywhere and don't forget the mustard and sauerkraut. The service is fast and friendly and the Lemonade is home made, and Bill the owner and his cart will travel to all functions world wide.READ MORE

Zookers Restaurant in Carpinteria offers family style cuisine made by the owners with locally caught fresh fish and the best quality, choice meats. This casual, yet elegant, bistro style restaurant serves a dinner menu of pasta and vegetable dishes and nightly fish, beef, lamb and pork specials and the meatloaf made with turkey and mushrooms is a hot favourite. Enjoy salads and sandwiches and the ever popular half-and-half lunchtime combo in this great family owned and run restaurant. Desserts are home made and include wicked tiramisu, cheesecake and molten-chocolate cake. Zookers offers nightly specials and also caters to events.READ MORE

Chocolats du CaliBressan Tours and Tasting in Carpinteria are offered in the evenings, so bring your sweet tooth and learn the process of creating or eating chocolates. A complimentary glass of champagne is included and the Chocolats du CaliBressan Tours and Tasting are ideal for business groups, clubs and friends. So come and taste the flavourful chocolates prepared by a true French Chocolatier who has earned world-wide accolades.READ MORE

Rincon Designs is your one stop surf shop in Carpinteria and is great for surf supplies, clothing, wetsuits, shoes and gifts. Owner Matt also shapes his own surfboards, and makes custom surfboards. Rincon Designs is a wonderful store for shopping for gifts for friends and family and also sells skates and skate boards.READ MORE