Carpinteria travel guide
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You're Going to Love Carpinteria
With a population of 13,040, Carpinteria is a must-see destination in California, United States. Carpinteria deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Carpinteria
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 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Carpinteria, with an average rainfall of 0″.
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 American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Carpinteria departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carpinteria. The train journey from Carpinteria to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Carpinteria is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 73 miles from Carpinteria. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, 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 $32. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Carpinteria
Where to stay in Carpinteria
Average rates range from around $312 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,048 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
Most booked hotels in Carpinteria
Renting a car in Carpinteria
Renting a car in Carpinteria costs $31 per day, on average, or $62 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Carpinteria.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Carpinteria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Carpinteria is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.