'Carpinteria Beach' One Bedroom Condo a Block from the Beach

The apartment was about a block and a half from the beach but was small with a loft where the queen size bed was. The apt is loaded with everything you would need but is small. Bathroom is upstairs.

Beach was great but Carp gets lots of overcast in the summer/fall. Bed was a little lumpy (recommend get a new mattress) and after 10 days I did have a hurt back. Small BBQ but no patio. The town is like going back in time. Would come back (especially if they got a new mattress).

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at Sandpiper. The design is fresh and inviting, and the place is only 1 block from the beach. There are some water toys provided, as well as beach chairs, beach towels and umbrellas. The kitchen has everything you'll need to feel right at home. I slept on the sofa bed, and my two kids slept in the cozy loft. It was perfect for our "before school getaway"! I recommend you bring your bikes, park your car, and never drive the whole time you're here. Restaurants and shopping are walking distance from the condo. Mike, the manager, has been wonderful to work with...very friendly and got back to me right away with any questions. We would definitely stay here again.

We stayed here for a week in early August - family of 4 with two girls (7 & 4).

Size - The place is a little small but still very functional - you can definitely make it work. Very clean, well organized, and pretty much everything you need. The condo is well represented by the description online. We used the kitchen daily and the grill outside came in handy.

Cost - It's one of the cheapest locations that we found online for being that close to the beach. I think it's well worth the cost.

Location - Perfect location. It's a block from the beach and there are public bathrooms at the midpoint. The outdoor showers there weren't working which was a bummer but not a major deal. The condo is on a street that abuts a marsh, so: 1) it's very quiet, unlike the downtown area a few blocks away 2) there are beautiful views, sunsets, trails within a 2 minute walk from the door. As mentioned, it's close enough to downtown - 10 minute walk to restaurants, stores, and a playground. For some reason all of the stores close at like 5:30 which is dumb, but what can you do.

Overall: The place is small but cozy and well worth the money. You wouldn't want to spend the entire day in the place but why are you at the beach if you want to do that anyway. It's perfect for meals, lazy mornings, movie nights, and sleeping - otherwise you're at the beach, downtown, or somewhere else outside. Definitely recommend and will most likely return

Place was perfect. Location was so close to beach and town. Had a great week!

Besides being convenient to the Carpinteria City Beach, downtown, the Salt Marsh, hiking trail, the condo complex is friendly and Mike is very responsive to your needs.

For a short term (week) or a month or more, cannot beat this property.