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Apt 11: Playful 2-bed 2-bath, Steps from the beach
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 471.3 sq m
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Carpinteria, CA
- Place, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park1 min walk
- Place, Carpinteria State Beach3 min walk
- Place, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore13 min walk
- Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Apt 11: Playful 2-bed 2-bath, Steps from the beach
Beautiful newly remodeled 2nd floor 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with brand new modern furnishings and amenities throughout. This recently renovated complex (2018) is half a block from the nicest beaches of Carpinteria and directly across from the Salt Marsh Reserve. Super quiet location, 200 yards from the sand, and walking distance to the shops and restaurants. This unit was recently furnished (2019) with high-quality contemporary leather and walnut furniture and contemporary art decor.
Carpinteria is one of the last standing little beach towns in California, essentially unchanged in over 50 years. The city is limited in growth based by its physical boarders, making the entire town only about 1 mile square. Dozens of smaller mom and pop restaurants and cute beachy shops. Its a town where you young children can walk or bicycle safely, visiting old favorite shops like Robitelle's Candy shop and The Spot burger joint. Then there's the beach! Protected by the Anacapa Island chain, Carpinteria is known as the World's Safest Beach. Your dogs will love it too, as the beach from our street (Ash Avenue) Northward, dogs are allowed with leashes. (If allowing dogs off-leash...be aware that the police occasionally ticket off-leash dogs and the ticket is expensive.
We're located about 10 miles from world renown Santa Barbara, and 15 miles from the city of Ventura. Looking for. some shopping? Camarillo Outlet Mall is located 30 miles to the South. Northward you find dozens of wineries, Solvang, and all directions have dozens of great golf courses. Whether you're interested in shopping, dining, kayaking, whale watching, golfing, or just relaxing on the beach, Carpinteria vacation will become a fond memory that you and your family will yearn to repeat year after year. All of Carpinteria is easily walked in about an hour. There is also a cute public trolly and bicycles to rent (mostly summer). Amtrak stops many times each day for fast easy trip to Santa Barbara and points beyond. LAX is the International airport that serves the area, about 2 hours South. The smaller Santa Barbara Airport is about 30 minutes away.
Carpinteria is one of the last standing little beach towns in California, essentially unchanged in over 50 years. The city is limited in growth based by its physical boarders, making the entire town only about 1 mile square. Dozens of smaller mom and pop restaurants and cute beachy shops. Its a town where you young children can walk or bicycle safely, visiting old favorite shops like Robitelle's Candy shop and The Spot burger joint. Then there's the beach! Protected by the Anacapa Island chain, Carpinteria is known as the World's Safest Beach. Your dogs will love it too, as the beach from our street (Ash Avenue) Northward, dogs are allowed with leashes. (If allowing dogs off-leash...be aware that the police occasionally ticket off-leash dogs and the ticket is expensive.
We're located about 10 miles from world renown Santa Barbara, and 15 miles from the city of Ventura. Looking for. some shopping? Camarillo Outlet Mall is located 30 miles to the South. Northward you find dozens of wineries, Solvang, and all directions have dozens of great golf courses. Whether you're interested in shopping, dining, kayaking, whale watching, golfing, or just relaxing on the beach, Carpinteria vacation will become a fond memory that you and your family will yearn to repeat year after year. All of Carpinteria is easily walked in about an hour. There is also a cute public trolly and bicycles to rent (mostly summer). Amtrak stops many times each day for fast easy trip to Santa Barbara and points beyond. LAX is the International airport that serves the area, about 2 hours South. The smaller Santa Barbara Airport is about 30 minutes away.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Pet Fee of $70 plus tax will apply to reservation.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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About the area
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Carpinteria is home to this apartment. Santa Barbara Bowl and The Easton Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Montecito Village Shopping Center and Paseo Nuevo Mall. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting.

Carpinteria, CA
What's nearby
- Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Carpinteria State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Tomol Interpretive Play Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Tar Pits Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Brass Bird - 12 min walk
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Carl's Jr. - 12 min walk
- Santa Barbara Hives - 14 min walk
- Rusty's Pizza Parlor - 18 min walk
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19 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elena R.
21 June 2025
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Great stay!
Elena R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aaron
19 March 2025
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Aaron
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erin W.
17 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break family trip
Erin W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
12 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patricia H.
3 September 2025
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Patricia H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori N.
8 June 2025
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Beautiful place in a gorgeous setting
Lori N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica K.
7 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend away!
Jessica K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen G.
12 July 2025
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Karen G.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
John P.
5 October 2025
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John P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen W.
6 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lively and restful stay
Karen W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terri S.
28 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Terri S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth W.
17 March 2025
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Awesome Stay
Elizabeth W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eli S.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Eli S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
David B.
13 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect romantic get away
David B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Corinna C.
22 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic value close to the beach
Corinna C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Scott G.
13 September 2025
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Scott G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
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14 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Fun interior. Beach access was closed due to debris removal, streets were muddy from
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Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth M.
9 December 2024
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Elizabeth M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara B.
8 February 2023
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Seaside retreat
Barbara B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judith M.
27 September 2023
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Retreat for a retreat
Judith M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diana B.
4 May 2024
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Quaint Get Away
Diana B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Byrle S.
3 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Plus!
Byrle S.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patrick M.
21 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carpinteria Gem !
Patrick M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
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Laura K.
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About the host
Hosted by Mike Krumm
Carpinteria has been our family's favorite vacation destination since I was a small child in the 1950's. After several years of camping at Carpinteria State Campgrounds, our parents decided to build Tropic Shores Apartments and make this our second home. A few years ago, our parents both passed, away after a full and long life, leaving Tropic Shores to the four brothers, Tom, Richard, Mike, and Jeff. Since we all feel a very special connection to Carpinteria, we decided to remodel the building from ground up, and keep it in the family for our children to enjoy.
Why they chose this property
Tropic Shores is a small building of 16 units, all located with a center courtyard of lush landscaping...some of which were planted by our father over 50 year ago. The building is very quiet and your are sure to find it easy to relax and re-energize. While we're not right on the beach, we are located so close that you can hear the waves crashing at night. 200 steps and you're on the sand. Directly across the street is the Carpinteria Salt Marsh, which is basically a bird sanctuary. You may enjoy quiet walks through the Salt Marsh watching for birds or other animals while watching the sun rise or set.
What makes this property unique
Carpinteria is one of the las remaining small beach towns found during the mid 1900's, essentially unchanged over the last 5 or 6 decades. It's a town where you may feel safe allowing your children to walk or bicycle through town on their own. Named "The World's Safest Beach" because of the protection of the Channel Islands, the surf rarely gets very large...but still large enough to enjoy the waves. When you're ready for something more exciting, there are dozens of wineries, golf courses, movie theaters, and restaurants in nearby Santa Barbara and Ventura.
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