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

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

A-Frame Surf Shop in Carpinteria is located at the beach in beautiful Santa Claus Lane and offers the latest surf gear, surfboards, paddle boards, beach gear, suits and clothing and is open 7 Days a week all year long. A-Frame Surf Lessons are offered for all ages and skill levels by qualified instructors for surf lessons and stand up paddle board lessons. READ MORE

At IHOP in Carpinteria you have to come hungry because then you'll leave happy and with the broad array of breakfast specialties as well as super lunch, dinner and snack meals, there's always something for everyone on the menu. IHOP guarantees high-quality food and beverage items, and excellent table service in an attractive and comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy world famous pancake combos, the best burgers and appetizers, fresh salads and more, and this is a great place for kids. 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

The Barbecue Co. in Carpinteria offers the finest barbecue seafood and meat choices prepared by the chef owner who invites you to come and enjoy fine gourmet barbecue entrees, appetizers, side dishes and tasty dessert treats. The Barbecue Co. offers BBQ and grill menu options for dine in, take out and also caters in the perfect setting.READ MORE

JACK'S BISTRO and Famous Bagels in Carpinteria offers exceptional food in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Guests can dine on absolutely the best freshly baked bagels with whipped cream cheeses, omelettes, scrambles, breakfast bagels, breakfast burritos, wraps, burgers, soups, crispy salads and so much more, truly a menu of wonderful choice varieties all guaranteed to please. JACK'S BISTRO and Famous Bagels also caters to weddings, corporate and social events. READ MORE

The Garden Market in Carpinteria offers a dining experience in the garden filled with plants, pots and sparkling fountains and is ideal for hearty breakfasts and fresh deli sandwiches coupled with an organic coffee, smoothie or fine bottle of wine. Enjoy a warm and inviting setting and after your meal check out the lovely gifts for any occasion.READ MORE

Carpinteria Shores Oceanfront Vacation Rentals offer a relaxed and gentle way of life on the shores of the world's safest beach in the charming seaside town of Carpinteria. These privately owned beachfront vacation rental properties sleep up to six comfortably in these fully furnished units with glorious ocean views and a patio or balcony as your private vantage point. So come for year round pleasure between the mountains and the oceans in an ideal vacation spot.READ MORE

Sunset Shores in Carpinteria are beautifully decorated fully furnished self contained units with excellent facilities close to the world's safest beach. Enjoy wonderful outdoor amenities including a Heated Pool & Spa, Picnic areas with electric barbecue grills, Gardens, Chairs and more. Just steps away from the beach guests have endless water sports opportunities, swimming Kayaking, Volleyball, boogie boarding, tide pool exploration and sunbathing to name but a few.READ MORE