Santa Barbara district, California, United States

Places to visit near Carpinteria

Carpinteria is a town in Santa Barbara district, California, United States, home to about 13,727 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 parks and 15 museums. The must-see places are Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum (1 km), Rincon Beach (5 km) and Montecito Hot Springs (16 km).

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Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, Santa Barbara district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Carpinteria at a glance

Location
Santa Barbara district, California, United States
Population
about 13,727
Coordinates
34.3989° N, 119.5185° W
Places within 50 km
110 (54 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Carpinteria

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Carpinteria: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Carpinteria, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Carpinteria

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Carpinteria. The closest is Chismahoo Mountain (13 km); the best-known is Santa Ana Valley (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Carpinteria

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Carpinteria. The closest is Shalawa Meadow (14 km); the best-known is Andrée Clark Bird Refuge (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Carpinteria

34 parks within 100 km of Carpinteria. The closest is Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Carpinteria

24 museums within 100 km of Carpinteria. The closest is Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Carpinteria

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Carpinteria. The closest is Rincon Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Carpinteria

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Carpinteria. The closest is Allan Herschel 3-Abreast Carousel (19 km); the best-known is Faith Mission (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Carpinteria

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Carpinteria
  2. 1 km Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum · museum, Santa Barbara
  3. 5 km Rincon Beach · beach, Santa Barbara
  4. 22 km Andrée Clark Bird Refuge · nature spot, Santa Barbara
  5. 1 km Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens · garden, Santa Barbara
  6. 3 km Lotusland · nature spot, Santa Barbara
  7. 17 km Back to Carpinteria

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    Within 15 km of Carpinteria

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Carpinteria by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1153Chismahoo Mountain (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1341Shalawa Meadow (14 km)
    Parks1934Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens (17 km)
    Museums1524Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1722Rincon Beach (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1113Allan Herschel 3-Abreast Carousel (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs512Lake Casitas (20 km)
    Waterfalls77Hot Springs Falls (16 km)
    Churches45Trinity Episcopal Church (22 km)
    Other attractions44Montecito Hot Springs (16 km)
    Caves33Painted Cave (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Rincon Island (11 km)
    Treks01Backbone Trail (95 km)

    Carpinteria: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Carpinteria?

    Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Rincon Beach (beach, about 5 km), Montecito Hot Springs (attraction, about 16 km), Andrée Clark Bird Refuge (nature spot, about 17 km), Lotusland (nature spot, about 17 km), Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens (garden, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Carpinteria?

    110 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 parks, 15 museums, 17 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Carpinteria?

    Chismahoo Mountain, about 13 km by road; Santa Ana Valley (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Carpinteria?

    Shalawa Meadow, about 14 km by road; Andrée Clark Bird Refuge (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Carpinteria?

    Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens, about 17 km by road; Parma Park (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Carpinteria?

    Start in Carpinteria, visit Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum, then Rincon Beach, then Andrée Clark Bird Refuge, then Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens, then Lotusland, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Carpinteria?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Carpinteria

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Carpinteria’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Carpinteria on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.