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Carp Shores 103 Steps to the Sand

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On the beach
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Aerial view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 563 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carpinteria, CA
  • Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rincon Beach Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Carpinteria

When you stay at this condo in Carpinteria, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. .This condo is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor.
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What's nearby

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tar Pits Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Rincon Beach Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Rincon Alteno - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Carp Shores 103 Steps to the Sand

Unit 103 is the perfect first-floor retreat with an east-facing patio, offering easy access to Carpinteria State Beach. Just 14 steps from the building's entrance, you'll be stepping directly onto the sand!

This cozy unit features a newly remodeled, fully stocked kitchen with marble countertops and everything you need to prepare delicious meals. Inside, there's seating for four at the dining table and additional outdoor seating on the patio, including a table, comfy couch, and chair with a coffee table.

The unit includes two spacious bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the other with two twin beds, comfortably sleeping up to four people. If needed, feel free to bring your own twin blow-up mattress and linens. Both rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs and cable so you can unwind with your favorite shows. The bathroom boasts a beautiful walk-in shower, and the living room opens to a lovely patio with grassy space—perfect for family fun and relaxation in the sun, just steps from the beach.

There's a communal washer/dryer on-site and a gated parking lot for your convenience. An outdoor shower, both full-body and foot, is available near a private gate to the beach. Plus, enjoy the BBQ and entertainment area for outdoor cooking and socializing.

Take the Seaside Shuttle to explore what's known as “one of the last great beach towns.” Stroll into town for a delightful meal at one of Carpinteria's fantastic restaurants, visit the Seal Rookery, relax on the sand, or bring your surfboard and catch a wave.

Don't wait! Book your stay with us today and experience the perfect beachside getaway!

Special Features of the home:
Wi-Fi
3 Flat Screen TV's
Luggage Carts Available
Walk to Sand Condo
Gated Parking for 1 Car
Ground Floor Unit

Special Features of the Community:
Beach Front
Gated Parking for one car only
Community Grills with Umbrellas and Picnic tables

Nearby Attractions:
Walk to Restaurants and Stores
Carpinteria State Beach (World's Safest Beach)
Walk to Breweries
Bike Paths
Salt Marsh Hiking Trails
Santa Barbara Hives Store

Getting Here:
We are excited to announce Southwest Airlines has daily direct flights from Sacrament to Santa Barbara starting June 5th, 2022. You can Uber from the airport to Carpinteria. Once you are in Carpinteria a car is not needed. Almost everything you need is within walking distance and you can have your groceries delivered with popular delivery apps available online.

License #License #1015-VR-23
The current Carpinteria transient occupancy tax is 12%

Keywords: Carpinteria, Beach, Beachside, Oceanfront, Beach view, Updated, Upgraded, New Kitchen, Remodel, Washer, Dryer, Parking, gated parking, Condo, Walk, Walking, Sandyland.
Make yourself comfortable in this condo, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free condo features ecotours nearby, rock climbing nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property manager

Casago

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 683 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Carp Shores 103 Steps to the Sand 2 BR Newly Renovated! Condo
413392

Carp Shores 103 Steps to the Sand Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carp getaway

Great place & location! Can’t wait to go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mom daughter weekend

Property was clean and perfectly located. Steps to the beach and walkable to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Perfect description of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

janice k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Spot

We enjoyed the close proximity to the beach. Size was good for three of us. Had some trouble with the tv but host contacted a guy to fix it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cali trip

The property was perfect and nice to walk right out on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amod P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach getaway

Wonderful! Quiet, comfortable, close to everything. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute spot on the beach

Cute spot. Clean. Perfect spot on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Place!!

House was clean, furnished with everything we needed. Had beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards for use. Plenty of drawers and night stands to store items. Looks recently remodeled and the BEST part was it was only about 20 steps to the sand! Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Avofun!

Great having boogie boards beach chairs and umbrellas for use on the beach…great fun and memories in Carp during Avofest…
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jolene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice condo

Location is convenient to the Spot , the park & of course the beach. Disappointed that we weren’t on sand facing ocean but did enjoy the private patio. The listing wasn’t clear about where condo is in the complex and could do with less mirrors! Overall we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAUREEN D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bday weekend

Great location great time! Wish we could of stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUAN A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach front

Property was great easy to navigate. Best thing you just park the car and that's it everything is in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Location

The apartment was perfect sized for our family of 5. Literally steps from the beach and comes with beach chairs, umbrellas and toys. Can't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Staying on the beach was such a wonderful experience for our family. The amenities of the property met our expectations and having beach chairs and boogie boards available was great. This beach town was good to us, the locals were friendly and everything we needed was a short walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pearl C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location with beach access

Carp Shores is right on the beach. We love how the unit and property provide tar remover. There’s also a faucet outside to wash our sandy feet off. Makes going to the beach so easy when it’s right on our doorstep! It’s also very close to a park with a fun play structure as well as big grassy area. The property is also expertly managed by the on site manager. Laundry facility is clean and close by, just bring quarters, and everyone is friendly and respects curfew times, which we greatly appreciated since we have small children. Their downtown is also close by, so you can walk to the restaurants or get take out very conveniently. Highly recommend The Spot! Unit also comes with a myriad of cooking utensils and basic condiments. The only big issue is that since these are old units, the walls are thin. Our unit also had squeaky door hinges. These made it harder to have good nights rest, although the squeaky hinges can be easily remedied with WD-40. I also wish the mattresses were of better quality; I don’t expect the best when on vacation, but I also suggest getting better quality mattresses that don’t squeak of old spring coils every time you move. Overall this is a good place to stay if you don’t mind the thin walls and mediocre mattresses, which the convenient beach and park access, as well as proximity to downtown make up for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Condo

Love the property however we thought the condo was on the beach side. Overall it was still a great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable spot near the beach

We spent several days in this comfortable condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jose l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Beach

Great location, Easy beach access just steps away equipped with beach chairs/ umbrellas and toys for the kiddos. Our family did not want to leave. Definitely will consider again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carpinteria Shores is great!

If you like Carpinteria, this is a great place to stay. On the beach and a short walk to all of the spots you'll want to visit in the best beach town in California. Easy check-in, clear instructions, very nice accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness

CS103

Had a wonderful time. Unit was nice and very clean. Great amenities in the kitchen. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Dana H.

Horrible

We should have been notified of very large and loud beer festival. Also pictures show this is on the beach. However it faces the street. It smells heavily of smoke.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

karen h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small but all you need

The condo was small but perfect for two people, especially with one small bathroom. We used the 2nd bedroom for our luggage. The place smelled a little musty so we used room spray and candles to help. Perfect location for access to the beach… just across the grass and up the steps, even though the pictures indicated the condo patio was on the beach. So that was a little misleading. I liked the electric hot water pot for my French press. We would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Farah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent choice!

If I could give this listing higher than 5 stars, I would! We were 3 adults and 2 young children. We received clear and timely instructions to ensure seamless check in/out process and stay. Staff were contacted via VRBO app, and they always replied promptly. the location is AMAZING!! we loved being steps away from carp beautiful beach, and still be able to be in downtown Santa Barbara within 15 mins. lots of small shops and restaurants are walking distance, which made it easy to get food for my younger ones. the apartment had EVERYTHING we needed, except for perishables (which was easy to get from smart & final down the street). olive oil spray, salt and pepper, even coffee filters. We are guessing they were left by previous visitors, The apartment is smartly designed, that there was plenty of space for everything we packed. cleanliness was acceptable, but we felt comfortable using everything around the apartment. loved that there were beach toys, beach chairs and an umbrella, less things for us to pack/ rent. We loved the pillows, and wall art, my kids were entertained by it all. I highly recommend this apartment!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach property

We loved our stay. Once you get there you can walk everywhere. Great as a home base to explore the area or as a place to enjoy a beach vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B., Petaluma

Steps to the sand!

location, location, location! Perfect for those who want to be right on the beach! Had everything we needed. We were especially fans of the QR codes, so helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022