Solimar Sands in Carpinteria offers individually owned fully furnished condo units for rent close to the world's safest beach, Carpinteria beach, so named for the natural reef breakwater and lack of riptides. The spacious poolside courtyard offers outside pools and a whirlpool spa for relaxing in and all units offer balconies with mountain or sea views. So come for the great shopping and restaurants in Carpinteria and enjoy the activities and watersports that the area offers.READ MORE

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Carpinteria proudly offers over 22 varieties of coffee and 20 kinds of tea, and is the largest privately owned, family run coffee and tea company in the world. The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is ensured of the best coffee and tea harvests available and coffee is roasted daily in a manual European roast style, then packed and delivered fresh daily to stores. The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf offers only the finest and rarest loose-leaf teas and premium coffees available.READ MORE

JACK'S BISTRO and Famous Bagels in Carpinteria offers exceptional food in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Guests can dine on absolutely the best freshly baked bagels with whipped cream cheeses, omelettes, scrambles, breakfast bagels, breakfast burritos, wraps, burgers, soups, crispy salads and so much more, truly a menu of wonderful choice varieties all guaranteed to please. JACK'S BISTRO and Famous Bagels also caters to weddings, corporate and social events. READ MORE

Robitailles Candies in Carpinteria is family owned and home of the famous Inaugural Mints, the official candy of the 50th Presidential Inauguration. Robitailles Candies specialises in chocolates, fudge, mints and brittles which are all delicious and home made. If you can't get to the store to select your candies personally, order on-line and they will be delivered to you - simply the best.READ MORE

Chocolats du CaliBressan Tours and Tasting in Carpinteria are offered in the evenings, so bring your sweet tooth and learn the process of creating or eating chocolates. A complimentary glass of champagne is included and the Chocolats du CaliBressan Tours and Tasting are ideal for business groups, clubs and friends. So come and taste the flavourful chocolates prepared by a true French Chocolatier who has earned world-wide accolades.READ MORE

The Garden Market in Carpinteria offers a dining experience in the garden filled with plants, pots and sparkling fountains and is ideal for hearty breakfasts and fresh deli sandwiches coupled with an organic coffee, smoothie or fine bottle of wine. Enjoy a warm and inviting setting and after your meal check out the lovely gifts for any occasion.READ MORE

A-Frame Surf Shop in Carpinteria is located at the beach in beautiful Santa Claus Lane and offers the latest surf gear, surfboards, paddle boards, beach gear, suits and clothing and is open 7 Days a week all year long. A-Frame Surf Lessons are offered for all ages and skill levels by qualified instructors for surf lessons and stand up paddle board lessons. READ MORE

Rusty's Pizza - Carpinteria serves the finest original thin or Pantastic pan crust pizza using four kinds of real cheese on every pizza. As well as the fantastic pizza on offer, Rusty's Pizza - Carpinteria also serves up the best hot wings in town, as well as subs and garlic bread, there's a fresh salad bar plus drinks and sorbet and ice cream desserts, all sublime. Rusty's Pizza - Carpinteria has a big screen TV for the big games and a party room is available for celebrations and functions.READ MORE

Seashell Beach Rentals in Carpinteria offer charming units close to the safest swimming beach in California. Come relax in peace and quiet with units that can accommodate up to 6 guests in two bedrooms, a fully furnished kitchen, Cable TV, DVD player, local phone Service, heated pool and so much more. Carpinteria offers the ocean, parks, wildlife reserves and the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains and Seashell Beach Rentals is the perfect place to vacation! READ MORE

Zookers Restaurant in Carpinteria offers family style cuisine made by the owners with locally caught fresh fish and the best quality, choice meats. This casual, yet elegant, bistro style restaurant serves a dinner menu of pasta and vegetable dishes and nightly fish, beef, lamb and pork specials and the meatloaf made with turkey and mushrooms is a hot favourite. Enjoy salads and sandwiches and the ever popular half-and-half lunchtime combo in this great family owned and run restaurant. Desserts are home made and include wicked tiramisu, cheesecake and molten-chocolate cake. Zookers offers nightly specials and also caters to events.READ MORE