House West Carp Town Guide
Food scene
1 mile drive, delicious California/American burger fare and cocktails, beer, and wine. The view with firepit never fails- if dining kid-free, ocean breezes, skies and sand if not.
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Padaro Beach Grill
3765 Santa Claus Ln1 mile drive, delicious California/American burger fare and cocktails, beer, and wine. The view with firepit never fails- if dining kid-free, ocean breezes, skies and sand if not.
Delgados is our favorite for Mexican, which is saying a lot in Carpinteria! Incredible menu, fantastic chips/salsa service and cocktails. Kid/dog/outdoor dining friendly any time of year thanks to heaters. At 60 years of a family-run operation, Delgado's is ever a treat.
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Delgado's Restaurant
4401 Carpinteria AveDelgados is our favorite for Mexican, which is saying a lot in Carpinteria! Incredible menu, fantastic chips/salsa service and cocktails. Kid/dog/outdoor dining friendly any time of year thanks to heaters. At 60 years of a family-run operation, Delgado's is ever a treat.
Avocado fiesta pizza is a must-dining experience. Delicious gluten free cauliflower crust and dairy-free cheese options, something for the whole family.
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Nutbelly
915 Linden AveAvocado fiesta pizza is a must-dining experience. Delicious gluten free cauliflower crust and dairy-free cheese options, something for the whole family.
Fantastic quality California seafood, vegetarian options and crafty cocktail menu and outdoor ambiance.
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Teddy's By the Sea
5096 Carpinteria AveFantastic quality California seafood, vegetarian options and crafty cocktail menu and outdoor ambiance.
With an ocean view at the back rail and wide selection of brews, Island Brewing has much to offer. Even the most discerning palates will appreciate the quality offerings.
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Island Brewing Company
5049 6th StWith an ocean view at the back rail and wide selection of brews, Island Brewing has much to offer. Even the most discerning palates will appreciate the quality offerings.
The main grocery hub in town features a wide selection for even the pickiest eaters, give it a try for all your home staples!
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Albertsons
1018 Casitas Pass RdThe main grocery hub in town features a wide selection for even the pickiest eaters, give it a try for all your home staples!
One of perhaps only 3 restaurants in all of Southern California where you can sit with your toes right in the sand, and good food to boot.
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Shoreline Beach Cafe
801 Shoreline DrOne of perhaps only 3 restaurants in all of Southern California where you can sit with your toes right in the sand, and good food to boot.
Giovanni's
5003 Carpinteria AveGluten-free pizza has raving fans here as well!
Delicious gourmet coffee drinks and breakfast/brunch/snack menu in the heart of town is sure to please... but the outdoor table experience surrounded by Carpinteria's natural beauty and the oldest tree "in existence" Torrey Pine towering over all is a must!
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Lucky Llama Coffee House
5100 Carpinteria AveDelicious gourmet coffee drinks and breakfast/brunch/snack menu in the heart of town is sure to please... but the outdoor table experience surrounded by Carpinteria's natural beauty and the oldest tree "in existence" Torrey Pine towering over all is a must!
Closest to the condo amongst the 3 main Carpinteria cafes, it is certainly the newest opening in Fall of '22. I haven't tried it yet but it has neighbors raving and overflowing the place already- i.e. gray days when their outdoor fire is irresistible.
Brass Bird Coffee & Kitchen
Closest to the condo amongst the 3 main Carpinteria cafes, it is certainly the newest opening in Fall of '22. I haven't tried it yet but it has neighbors raving and overflowing the place already- i.e. gray days when their outdoor fire is irresistible.
Another one I have yet to try but it has come to my attention that it is an absolute crowd favorite in Carpinteria. Pizza pies and Italian seem to be the main theme, indoor and outdoor dining both offer abundant ambiance and/or natural beauty oceanside.
Thario's Kitchen
3807 Santa Claus LnAnother one I have yet to try but it has come to my attention that it is an absolute crowd favorite in Carpinteria. Pizza pies and Italian seem to be the main theme, indoor and outdoor dining both offer abundant ambiance and/or natural beauty oceanside.
Sightseeing
Built-in ping-pong tables, volleyball and a quaint little boardwalk bordering the vast white sandy "World's safest beach" flowing to campground and cliffs trails is a main focal point and required visit when coming to Carpinteria! We have loved making this a nightly walk and discovered trails leading off from the campgrounds keep going down and along the cliffs for miles. We've long considered this the best beach in the county at minimum!
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Carpinteria State Beach Campground
205 Palm AveBuilt-in ping-pong tables, volleyball and a quaint little boardwalk bordering the vast white sandy "World's safest beach" flowing to campground and cliffs trails is a main focal point and required visit when coming to Carpinteria! We have loved making this a nightly walk and discovered trails leading off from the campgrounds keep going down and along the cliffs for miles. We've long considered this the best beach in the county at minimum!
At just 1 mile drive garage to parking, this fabulous long stretch of sand is another must-see. Dogs and children welcome! One of our all-time favorites for a quick sunset picnic/ happy hour.
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Santa Claus Beach
At just 1 mile drive garage to parking, this fabulous long stretch of sand is another must-see. Dogs and children welcome! One of our all-time favorites for a quick sunset picnic/ happy hour.
Gonzo Cycles
4859 Carpinteria AveBike rentals are available by the day or month, shorter, longer and in-between.
I have not been yet but saw it recommended online. If you enjoy the botanical heart of Carpinteria, this could be a wonderful stop for you!
Airplant Alchemy
5649 Casitas Pass RdI have not been yet but saw it recommended online. If you enjoy the botanical heart of Carpinteria, this could be a wonderful stop for you!
If you enjoy beach walking and trails you absolutely must go here—perhaps daily, you'll never tire of the gorgeous views and ocean fresh air!
Tar Pits Park
5669 Carpinteria AveIf you enjoy beach walking and trails you absolutely must go here—perhaps daily, you'll never tire of the gorgeous views and ocean fresh air!
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Walking or Biking to beaches
Via Real can be very fast and busy, even though it is the shortest route to nearby Padaro Beach. If you need or wish to walk or bike to a beach or town hub, wear helmet or consider getting a lyft or uber. If you travel Southeast toward downtown Carpinteria and Carpinteria State Beach, there are bountiful sidewalks and bike lines to cross over the freeway and then head straight down 7th street from there, do not turn left or right, passing Aliso School and you will find yourself downtown soon!
For bikes: Locks are an absolute must. Thievery of any kind of bike is rampant all over the county.
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Freeway construction project
Generally this will delay you very little, but stay alert to changing freeway patterns and spots where you are traveling with "double walls". There have been more collisions and aggressive drivers lately, keep your cool! Safe and time-efficient driving is possible. Currently the nearest open northbound onramp around Padaro is very short merge time, I would try the Summerland one or go south first down to the Santa Monica intersection/onramp.
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Cheapest gas stations
McCormix Diesel, located north on Via Real is generally always best but no cash or cashier, cards only. The newly built Summerland gas station is also more affordable. American Gas on Carpinteria Ave is usually well-priced and very safe as well, if it is open.