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Luxury Carpinteria Vacation Rentals

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Luxury Carpinteria Vacation Rentals

Our Carpinteria vacation rentals sit just a short drive south of Santa Barbara. Carpinteria, or "Carp" as the locals call it, is a top-rated seaside community full of charm, home to the world-renowned surf break at Rincon Point and the historic Santa Barbara Polo Club. Carpinteria City Beach is famously known as the World's Safest Beach. Here you will find luxury homes ranging from beachfront estates to sprawling ranches and elegant hillside villas with remarkable ocean views. Explore our collection of luxury Carpinteria rentals below, or browse our vacation homes near Santa Barbara.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How far is Carpinteria from Santa Barbara?

    Carpinteria is 12 miles southeast of Santa Barbara, about a 15 to 20 minute drive on scenic U.S. Route 101, which makes it an easy nearby getaway.

  • What is there to do in Carpinteria

    Surf or watch the surfers at Rincon Point, relax on the calm sands of Carpinteria State Beach, walk the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and its seal sanctuary, browse the shops and cafes on Linden Avenue, and visit during the California Avocado Festival.

  • What is Carpinteria known for?

    Carpinteria is known for its gentle beaches, especially Carpinteria State Beach, often called the World's Safest Beach; for Rincon Point, a world-class surf break; for its avocado farms and annual Avocado Festival; and for its laid-back, small-town charm.

  • Is Carpinteria good for families?

    Very. The calm waters of the World's Safest Beach, an easygoing pace, and spacious homes make Carpinteria one of the best spots on the coast for a family vacation.