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.
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About the area
Carpinteria
Carpinteria is home to this apartment. The Easton Gallery and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation 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 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
Carpinteria Station - 10 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Brass Bird - 12 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Santa Barbara Hives - 14 min walk
The Spot - 8 min walk
Clementine's Steak House - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Apt 11: Playful 2-bed 2-bath, Steps from the beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Apt 11: Playful 2-bed 2-bath, Steps from the beach?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apt 11: Playful 2-bed 2-bath, Steps from the beach on 27 May 2026 start from £190, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Apt 11: Playful 2-bed 2-bath, Steps from the beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Apt 11: Playful 2-bed 2-bath, Steps from the beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Apt 11: Playful 2-bed 2-bath, Steps from the beach located?
Situated in Carpinteria, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park and Carpinteria State Beach. Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Friends of the Library Used Bookstore are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carpinteria Station is 10 minutes by foot.
Reviews
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Perfect location for a beach vacation. Well stocked with basic supplies, comfortable beds, clean and all the pots/pans/utensils we needed to cook meals. Brand new shared grills and washers and dryers! Highly recommend staying here in Carpinteria!
We really enjoyed this property. The living room, kitchen and bedrooms were really nicely designed. The beds were really comfortable as well. This is our new favorite place to stay in Carpinteria, and it’s just steps from the beach!
We had a wonderful stay in Carpinteria. This place is clean, well furnished and so close to the beach! We would absolutely stay here again. Thanks for the great stay!
Location was great. The beach was just down the block and the little downtown was walkable. The apartment was very clean, comfortable and as described. Communication with Elena was excellent. We would definitely stay again.
This property was a treat. Well provisioned and quality linens, plates and silverware made this stand out from most vacation rentals. This was perfect for a new couples romantic getaway.
Very clean, cute condo just steps from the beach and the salt marsh preserve. We love how quiet it is a few blocks from the main street, yet easy walking to all Carp has to offer. We would definitely rent this unit again.
Property is clean, well managed and convenient to beach, shopping and eateries. Also easy access to Ojai and surrounding trails for hiking.
Looking forward to visit in the future to explore more of Carpenteria and surrounding areas.
Manager Elena is a gracious hostess and responsive to questions and requests.
Barbara B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2023
Thank you Barbara for honest review. Hope to see you again with your friend.
Cute place with fun decor. This was a great little home-away-from-home for two friends attending a retreat in the area. A short walk to the beach. All the basics needed for comfort. Loved the lemon verbena soap and lotion and the tar removal packets. Would stay again in the future.
My friends and I just loved the town of Carpenteria and the Tropic Shores condo was the best place to enjoy all the town had to offer. We walked 3 blocks into town and 1 block to the beach. What a treasure. We all plan to return.
This is a beautiful Apartment complex , lovingly restored to very high care and quality less than 100 yards from the beach.
You could not do better than to enjoy this wonderful apartment(s) that are run with real care and attention by Mike and Elena, really wonderful people.
Patrick M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
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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