Carpinteria
Carpinteria is a peaceful, seaside city located in the fertile Carpinteria Valley just south of Montecito. Come soak up the sunshine at the beach or simply enjoy the small town pleasures of Carpinteria where tree-shaded streets, parades and crafts shows evoke a gentle way of life.
Home to a world-renowned surfing area off Rincon Point and a beautiful swimming beach. Carpinteria State Beach Park encompasses wooded groves and 4,000 feet of ocean frontage and offers overnight camping and the best surf-fishing and tide-pooling for miles around.