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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sly's (686 Linden Ave) and Thario's Kitchen (3807 Santa Claus Ln) are great picks.
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.
Although Carpinteria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 30 km from Carpinteria. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 05m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carpinteria. The train journey from Carpinteria to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about £11 for a 0h 36m trip. The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Carpinteria is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 117 km from Carpinteria. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carpinteria, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Carpinteria takes 64 km and will cost you around £19. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about £51 for a journey of 193 km.
Average rates range from around £244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £777 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.
Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.90 and £13.19. 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.