We want to share the magic of Carpinteria with you.
Walk downtown in five minutes
Walk from Tropic Shores Carpinteria beachfront rentals to downtown in five minutes, where charming shops and restaurants await. Tropic Shores, in temperate Carpinteria, is the perfect stop for winter vacations and snowbirds from around the world.
Situated in Southern Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria is home to the “World’s Safest Beach.” Locally owned shops and restaurants line downtown Linden Avenue, which is ideally located for walkability and small businesses serving beach lovers. Walk the beach for miles, the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve or Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park.
Locally Owned Shops and Restaurants
Take a five-minute walk to quaint downtown Carpinteria and try “The Spot” for a famous beachside hamburger, Gianfrannco’s Trattoria for fine Italian food or Siam Elephant’s world-class Thai food, all within one-quarter mile of Tropic Shores, your Carpinteria Beach vacation rental.
Rincon Designs, the quintessential local surf shop, offers beach attire, surfboards and accessories, and Robitaille's Fine Candies is a staple for locally made treats. Pacific Health Foods is a perfect stop for a bag of groceries, light sandwich or smoothie to-go.
In the summer season, the Carpinteria Boathouse is a stone’s throw from Tropic Shores. Guests can rent kayaks and surfboards for day use and play in the waves or explore Carpinteria Reef just offshore of Carpinteria Salt Marsh, where marine life thrives throughout the year.
Activities, Festivals and More
The nearby train station, community garden and Tomol park are perfect sites to visit on a short stroll. Finish it off with a stop at Island Brewing Company, an award-winning Carpinteria microbrewery.
Your Carpinteria vacation rental will place you within minutes of Carpinteria events held throughout the year. The California Avocado Festival, Surf ‘n’ Suds Beer Festival, outdoor Movies in the Park, art receptions at the Carpinteria Arts Center, and live bands every weekend at our iconic grill-your-own-steak restaurant The Palms.
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Located just south of Santa Barbara
Nearby Santa Barbara is just a 15-minute car trip (or 30 minute train ride) away. There, guests can spend an afternoon in boutique shops and wine tasting rooms along the breathtaking American Riviera.
Carpinteria weather is mild year round, and every season offers something special--from wildflowers in the spring to spectacular sunsets all winter. Book your beach vacation now to ensure availability.