Location: Carpinteria
Top Restaurants in Carpinteria
Top Things to do in Carpinteria
- 1. Carpinteria State Beach
- 2. Carpinteria Harbor Seal Preserve and Rookery
- 3. Island Brewing Company
- 4. Carpinteria Valley Museum of History
- 5. Tomol Interpretive Play Area
- 6. Carpenteria Bluffs Nature Preserve
- 7. Tar Pits Park
- 8. Rincon Bike Trail
- 9. Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
- 10. Palm Loft Gallery
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California, United States Food Guide: 4 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Carpinteria
Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Carpinteria. 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.
Things to do in Carpinteria
1. Rincon Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 226 reviews
Rincon Brewery is dedicated to providing the highest quality, full-flavored, malt beverages. Our inspiration originates from the beautiful Rincon Beach coastline to the fresh, thriving local Carpinteria farmlands. Combined, these "waves of grain" provide
Reviewed By BeachSeekers123
We enjoyed a great dinner at Rincon Brewery. We just ordered appetizers but the food was delicious and filling! We really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and it was great to see so many locals in the restaurant. I would definitely go back and try their burgers.
Where to eat American food in Carpinteria: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. Corktree Cellars Wine Bar and Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By JulieJ8
Had three visits here on a weekend in Carpinteria. Sat outside on very pleasant patio. Good, reasonably prices wines, delicious blackened salmon BLTA, beet salad and lobster bisque. A very good choice on busy Linden Avenue.
3. Teddy's By the Sea
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Casual beach eatery in beautiful Carpinteria, CA.
Reviewed By Mike F
I am usually a generous person and will let mistakes in a restaurant go. I worked in one in college and when it gets busy, things can go awry. This was NOT that. My waitress was really really rude. Moreover, she was slow to come to my table, never checked in, delivered my food wrong, and slapped down the check when I was done indicating it was time to leave.Let me elaborate. I arrived and asked about the beer selection. She pointed to the list, she made a recommendation for a local Pilsner and because that was apparently the only local beer on tap, I chose that. I asked for her suggested items on the menu and she seemed annoyed then started off to help another table. She returned after a bit and took my order. I specifically asked if any of the fish was local and she seemed annoyed to have to answer that question and she didn't really answer. Listen, I go to a FISH restaurant in California that says itâs by the beach. But when you look at the menu nothing is from the ocean and this place isnât by the beach. The fish tacos are made with Alaskan cod. Clearly the crabcakes and the shrimp I had weren't locally sourced. Hentai the information I needed I mightâve tried something that was local.I did and waited a while for my food and when it arrived it was both my appetizer and my main course brought by one of the bussers. Normally I like to have my appetizer first, then the main course. Most restaurants serve it this way but not here. The crabcake with pineapple slaw was very good but by the time I got to my main course it was cold. I was sitting outside and it could have accelerated the cooling.The shrimp with chorizo was good but not hot. I would have asked her to reheat it but SHE NEVER RETURNED until I was done eating. I waited a long while hoping to snag her as she walked by but she was unattainable. I ate my food cold.I sat with a half eaten plate for a while and finished my beer. Waited longer and longer and when she finally showed, she half heartedly asked if I'd like another beer. When I said "No" she slapped the check down and I paid.This service was the worst. It gets the one star for the food quality. I'd give zero stars for the service. I am in Carpenteria for work frequently and on expense. I'll spend my money elsewhere.
4. Sunset Grille
Overall Ratings
3 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By 502deborahr
We had a table that over looked the courtyard which was nice. I wasn't hungry so I ordered a shrimp cocktail which arrived with a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. My husband ordered a grilled chicken sandwich which was well prepared. The waiter was pleasant and made sure that we were pleased with supper. He checked during the meal to see if we needed additional drinks etc. Prices are reasonable.
