Carpinteria

Carpinteria is a small oceanside city in Santa Barbara County. The name translates to "Carpentry".

Understand
Located only a few miles south of Santa Barbara, this city of about 13,000 is most known for its large sandy beach and state park. Sacramento, the capital city, is 613 km to the north and Santa Barbara, the county's administrative center, 18 km to the east. It is a coastal city on the Pacific coast of southwest California

History
Prior to the white residence, it was a residence of the Chumash tribe of Native Americans, and white people migrated to form a village during the California Gold Rush in the 1840s. Traditionally, agriculture and fishing such as avocados, grapes, and nuts were the main economic activities. In the 1960s, oil fields were developed in California Offshore Oil Field, and oil manufacturing became the main industry, and food processing and manufacturing industries also developed. It is a resort located in the middle of Ventura and Santa Barbara, and there are camping grounds and trails along the beach, so you can enjoy fishing, boating, and surfing. The nearby coast is famous as a breeding ground for seals and sea lions, and it is an area where various sea creatures, including gray whales, live.

By car
Highway 101 goes north to San Francisco and south to Los Angeles.

By bus
Santa Barbara MTD provides bus service to Goleta and Santa Barbara. VISTA bus goes to Ventura. Greyhound stops in Oxnard and Santa Barbara.

By train
Amtrak has a station on the Pacific Surfliner route between San Luis Obispo and San Diego, via Los Angeles. Nearest stop for the long-distance Coast Starlight train, running between Los Angeles and Seattle, is in Santa Barbara or Oxnard.



By plane
Santa Barbara has an airport which flies to several destinations. Los Angeles International Airport is about away and has cheaper flights to many more destinations. There is an airport shuttle, Santa Barbara Airbus, which travels 8 times a day to/from LAX.

By foot
A great way to get around, given that the city is small and compact.

By car
Moving a car can be a hassle, especially in the summer when it is crowded. However, parking is free throughout the city.

By bus
There is a shuttle bus run by Santa Barbara MTD which travels in a loop around the city on 20 minutes increments.

By bike
Another good way to get around.

See
Seals and sea lions have a rookery at the Carpinteria Bluffs and can be seen from December through May. There are also tide pools in the area that contain anemones, sea urchins, crabs, starfish, snails, fish and octopus.



Do
Visit the beautiful beach. Visit the State park and go shopping in the various antique stores through the town. Ride along the Seaside Shuttle to visit historical sights throughout the city.



Eat
A few of the places to eat in Carpinteria are The Spot and Little Dom's. The Spot offers a medium price food selection from burgers to fries to tacos.

Go next

 * Ventura - Located on the coast 23 miles southeast of Carpintera, Ventura is home to many interesting shops, the historic Mission San Buenaventura, and is the gateway for excursions to the Channel Islands National Park.
 * Ojai - Located 22 miles to the east, Ojai is a popular weekend getaway for Southern California residents, offering wine tasting, art galleries, hiking, horseback riding, spas, and a rustic environment for those looking to escape the big cities.
 * Montecito - Bordering Santa Barbara and located along the ocean, Montecito is located eight miles west of Carpinteria and is one of the wealthiest communities in America, home to stars such as Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, and Rob Lowe. Visitors seeking luxury, and who can afford to pay for it, will appreciate the upscale resorts; those who would rather not pay a small fortune for lodging can still enjoy the beaches and excellent restaurants.