Carpinteria Real Estate

Carpinteria Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

This small picturesque town is located on the Santa Barbara Channel of the Pacific, just 13 miles south of the city of Santa Barbara and less than a two-hour commute from the metropolitan bastion of Los Angeles. Carpinteria covers a land area of approximately 27 square miles and is strewn with beautiful beaches and magnificent mountain views. The diverse economy within the community of approximately 14,000 residents, offers many employment opportunities. Industries providing employment include: educational, health and social services, manufacturing, professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services, arts, entertainment, recreation, and accommodation and food services. Residents who have children in grades K-12 will find educational accommodations through the Carpinteria Unified School District. Several institutions of higher learning are in proximity, including the University of California at Santa Barbara. Leisure amenities throughout the lovely scenic area are bountiful. In addition to several beautiful parks, provided by the Santa Barbara County Department of Parks, Carpinteria State Beach – ranked number 19 on a national list of Best Beaches in 2000 – offers a place of fishing, swimming and camping and sights of seals and sea lions to residents and visitors alike. Other local highlights include the Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum and the California Avocado Festival held in the month of October. Real estate options in Carpinteria consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots. Carpinteria residents enjoy brilliant natural beauty, an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage and a safe, family-oriented community.