Location: Carpinteria
Top Things to do in Carpinteria
Things to do in Carpinteria, California (CA): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Just 12 miles southeast of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria (called “Carp” by locals) is a charming, coastal community with a pedestrian-friendly main street (Linden Avenue), mom-and-pop shops, gourmet cafés and antique stores. The pavement leads to Carpinteria’s sparkling beaches, including Carpinteria State Beach, dubbed “the world’s safest beach.” Beyond the shoreline, Carpinteria’s foothills and verdant mountains are peppered with flower nurseries, polo fields, avocado orchards and horse ranches.
Restaurants in Carpinteria
1. Seaside Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By patriciasB965SA - Sunnyvale, United States
Seaside Fardens is a nursery and botanical garden with a variety of sections landscaped to display various regional planting’s ie. grasses, desert, native CA, Asian influenced etc. it is fun to stroll along the paths and become inspired to improve your own garden. The knowledgeable staff is helpful and accommodating with suggestion for plants you can purchase. There is a plentiful selection of beautiful succulents and great ideas for trying your hand at creating your own arrangements. There are lots of planters and garden kitsch you can easily spend a couple of hours on your visit. I wish I had a place like this close to home.
2. Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
3. Seastrand
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
4. Robitaille's Fine Candies
5. Island View Nursery
6. Laughing Buddha Thrift
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Laughing Buddha Thrift is a unique boutique style thrift store filled with "reincarnated treasures" all at thrift store prices!
7. Santa Barbara Hives
