Carpinteria attractions

The Carpinteria Valley Museum of History provides a fascinating glimpse into the Valley’s past. A variety of unique exhibits examine the three major cultures that made this valley their home. The Carpinteria Valley Historical Society, a nonprofit educational organization, created, maintains, and operates the Museum and research library. The Society is dedicated to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit objects of historical significance related to the Valley.

956 Maple St

Carpinteria, CA 93013

The Wardholme Torry Pine, located on Carpinteria Ave, is considered the largest Torrey pine in existence. The tree is not native to Carpinteria. It was collected on Santa Rosa Island as a seedling and planted in 1888 by Judge Ward at his home (thus the name Wardholme). One hundred years later, the tree measured 128 feet tall. It is Carpinteria's #1 Historic Landmark, and a California Historical Landmark.

5160 Carpinteria Avenue

Carpinteria, CA 93013

Carpinteria State Beach is one of the state park system’s more popular beachfront campgrounds. The park offers a mile of beach for swimming, surf fishing, tidepool exploring, camping and clamming. Seals and sea lions can be seen in the area December through May, as well as an occasional gray whale. Tidepools contain starfish, sea anemones, crabs, snails, octopi and sea urchins.

5361 6th St

Carpinteria, CA 93013

The Carpinteria Salt Marsh supports many sensitive plant and animal species. Adjacent to a sandy beach, subtidal rocky reef, and kelp beds, the site includes extensive wetland and channel habitats. It's home to migratory waterfowl and several plants and animals listed as endangered. The Carpinteria Salt Marsh offers on-site interpretative trails, teaching amphitheater, and public facilities.

Ash Avenue

Carpinteria, CA 93013