Carpinteria travel guide
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You're Going to Love Carpinteria
With a population of 13 040, Carpinteria is a must-see destination in California, United States.
Where to Eat in Carpinteria
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sly's (686 Linden Ave) and Thario's Kitchen (3807 Santa Claus Ln) are great picks.
When to visit Carpinteria
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Carpinteria in August, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Carpinteria, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Carpinteria
Plane
Although Carpinteria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 30 km from Carpinteria. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 17h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carpinteria. The train journey from Carpinteria to Fullerton takes 0h 34m and costs around RM 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about RM 75 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Carpinteria is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 117 km from Carpinteria. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Europcar, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carpinteria, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Diego, the bus ride to Carpinteria takes 193 km and will cost you around RM 212. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about RM 75 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving Carpinteria
Where to stay in Carpinteria
Average rates range from around RM 1,435 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 5,006 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria and Motel 6 Carpinteria, Ca - Santa Barbara - North.
Where to stay in popular areas of Carpinteria
Hiring a car in Carpinteria
Expect to pay RM 4.85 per litre in Carpinteria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 58.16 and RM 77.54. The most frequently booked car type in Carpinteria is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.