Carpinteria travel guide
Carpinteria Tourism | Carpinteria Guide
You're Going to Love Carpinteria
With a population of 13,040, Carpinteria is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carpinteria has to offer.
Where to Eat in Carpinteria
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sly's (686 Linden Ave) and Thario's Kitchen (3807 Santa Claus Ln) are great picks.
When to visit Carpinteria
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Carpinteria in August, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Carpinteria, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Carpinteria
Plane
Although Carpinteria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 18 miles from Carpinteria. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carpinteria. The train journey from Carpinteria to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $23 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Carpinteria is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 73 miles from Carpinteria. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carpinteria, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Carpinteria takes 120 miles and will cost you around $53. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Carpinteria
Where to stay in Carpinteria
Average rates range from around $512 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,723 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria and Motel 6 Carpinteria, Ca - Santa Barbara - North.
Where to stay in popular areas of Carpinteria
Hiring a car in Carpinteria
Expect to pay $1.71 per litre in Carpinteria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.52 and $27.36. The most frequently booked car type in Carpinteria is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.