Photo of Carpinteria Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Carpinteria Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Carpinteria Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Carpinteria Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Carpinteria Beach amenities area

Photo of Carpinteria Beach and the settlement

7.8

Very good

Carpinteria Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Carpinteria Beach?

There are 66 places to stay in the Carpinteria Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Carpinteria Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8490244&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sunset Shores Unit 139</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2257357&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sugar Shack</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8968349&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Coastal Rooftop Retreat</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8554719&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Summerland Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8551977&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Modern Mountain-View Condo, 1 Block to Beach! condo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9224989&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Remodeled Coastal Escape - Walk to Beach & Dining apts</a></li></ul>

Sandyland Cove, United States

#86 out of 385 in California

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for Kayaking

Click on any feature to view all similar beaches in area

Located within the settlement

Sandyland Cove • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Park Tar Pits Park

240m

Farm Canzelle Alpacas

2.9km

Park Rincon Beach County Park

3.1km

View all on map

About

Carpinteria Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 86th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 496.9 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Sandyland Cove settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Carpinteria Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Santa Claus Beach, which has a rating of 7.4.

Carpinteria Beach is located in California within Sandyland Cove, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

4.3 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Sandyland Cove • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Park Tar Pits Park

240m

Farm Canzelle Alpacas

2.9km

Park Rincon Beach County Park

3.1km

View all on map

Booking.com

Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

200m from the beach

9 Excellent

Sunset Shores Unit 139

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Sandyland Cove • 630m from center

Booking.com View deals

220m from the beach

Modern Mountain-View Condo, 1 Block to Beach! condo

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sandyland Cove • 440m from center

Booking.com View deals

300m from the beach

7 Good

Sugar Shack

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Sandyland Cove • 690m from center

Booking.com View deals

600m from the beach

Remodeled Coastal Escape - Walk to Beach & Dining apts

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sandyland Cove • 570m from center

Booking.com View deals

Victorian Carpinteria Apartment Less Than 1 Mi to Beach!

970m from the beach

7.2 Good

Victorian Carpinteria Apartment Less Than 1 Mi to Beach!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sandyland Cove • 1.2km from center

Booking.com View deals

1.1km from the beach

Luxury Townhouse near the Beach

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sandyland Cove • 730m from center

Booking.com View deals

1.2km from the beach

Coastal Rooftop Retreat

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Sandyland Cove • 1km from center

Booking.com View deals

1.6km from the beach

6.9 Good

Casa Del Sol

Inn

Located at nearest locality

Sandyland Cove • 2km from center

Booking.com View deals

6.7km from the beach

Summerland Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sandyland Cove • 6.2km from center

Booking.com View deals

6.9km from the beach

Olive Beach Escape

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sandyland Cove • 6.4km from center

Booking.com View deals

7.3km from the beach

Green Jungle

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sandyland Cove • 6.9km from center

Booking.com View deals

7.6km from the beach

Cozy Cali Condo, Walk to Summerland Beach!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sandyland Cove • 7.1km from center

Booking.com View deals

View all nearest stays

Booking.com

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

What to do in Carpinteria Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Carpinteria Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Carpinteria Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Carpinteria Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

View map

Nearest Beaches

2.9km

Santa Claus Beach Santa Claus Beach

7.4 Good

4.5km

Rincon Beach Rincon Beach

7.3 Good

5.7km

Loon Point Beach Loon Point Beach

7.4 Good

7.5km

Summerland beach Summerland beach

7.1 Good

7.8km

La Conchita Beach La Conchita Beach

6.8 Good

9.8km

Miramar Beach Miramar Beach

7.1 Good

10.2km

Pier Shoals Beach Pier Shoals Beach

6.7 Good

11.2km

Butterfly Beach Butterfly Beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Sandyland Cove • 520m

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 496.9km

Transport

Airport

SBA • 29.1km

Bus Station

Airbus Stop - Carpinteria, CA • 1.3km

Train Station

Ventura - Downtown / Beach Amtrak Station • 24.6km

All nearest beaches

You can set the search radius & filter nearest beaches by features

Recommended Activities

What to do in Carpinteria Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

Contribute

Share your experience with other travelers

Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

Mark Rendell.

10 Exceptional

The beach is a fantastic spot to relax and enjoy the company of your furry friend. As you approach the end of the beach, it's the perfect place to let your pup off the leash for a bit of freedom. I've never encountered any issues with authorities or patrols, and there are plenty of other dogs enjoying the off-leash experience as well.

March 2023

Avery Lynn.

10 Exceptional

Summerland's beach has always been one of my top picks. The vast expanse of sandy shore and the breathtaking sunsets never fail to amaze me.

March 2023

Aiden Marquez.

10 Exceptional

What a delightful discovery! Our intention was to witness the sunset, and we were fortunate to stumble upon this peaceful location. The absence of crowds made it all the more serene, and the early evening was simply stunning. To our amazement, we were able to witness both the sunset and moonrise simultaneously, a rare occurrence indeed. Notably, this beach is conveniently located near downtown Carpinteria. We enjoyed the experience so much that we returned the following day, at the same time, and indulged in a delightful picnic.

March 2023

Lila Rivers

6 Pleasant

The abundance of rocks proved to be a hindrance to our beach experience. The boat launch area, which we intended to use for kayaking, was fraught with danger as the water was peppered with large, sharp rocks. Even on the shoreline, digging just a few inches down revealed a dark, ashy soil littered with fist-sized rocks. The presence of these rocks certainly detracted from what was once a wonderful expanse of beach.

March 2023

Sara K.

6 Pleasant

The beach was easily accessible and there were no issues with it. However, in comparison to other beaches, the sand area was not particularly large. As a result, it was quite crowded on the day we visited. Despite this, it was still an enjoyable experience and we rented boogie boards from a friendly lady who had a small shop on the beach. One thing to note is that there was a significant amount of kelp in the water, more than I have ever seen before. We saw some girls struggling to remove a large amount of it from the water. Nevertheless, the kids had a fantastic time.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Carpinteria Beach?

The coastline of Carpinteria Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Carpinteria Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Carpinteria Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Carpinteria Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Carpinteria Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Carpinteria Beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Carpinteria Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Carpinteria Beach good for families?

Yes, the Carpinteria Beach is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Carpinteria Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Carpinteria Beach?

Carpinteria Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers
Families with children
Senior people
Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Carpinteria Beach?

The bar is located right on the Carpinteria Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Carpinteria Beach?

There are 66 places to stay in the Carpinteria Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Carpinteria Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Carpinteria Beach from parking?

The Carpinteria Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Carpinteria Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Carpinteria Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary located in 2.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Carpinteria Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Carpinteria Beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 16°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Carpinteria Beach (California) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.