This luxury 2nd floor apartment was just remodeled with the highest quality and craftsmanship, and furnished with beautiful rich leather decor. The Tropic Shores apartments are a quiet, lushly landscaped 16-unit complex and one of the finest properties in Carpinteria.
Your luxury apartment is located steps away from one of the the nicest beaches in California. Step on the sand and turn right, and you'll enter a beach area where you can enjoy a leisurely walk on a beautiful uncrowded beach. Tropic Shores Apartments are located 200 yards from the best beach in Carpinteria, and directly across from the Salt Marsh Park area.
The town of Carpinteria is pretty small, measuring approximately 1 mile square. There are at least fifty restaurants, and many cute little shops, all within easy walking of your apartment. If you're not familiar with "Carp", I recommend you plan a couple hours for a leisurely walking tour of the town. We all have our favorite places and I'm sure you'll find a few of your own. Carpinteria beaches are the highlight, and we have the best beach a couple minute walk from your door. If you plan to hang around Carpinteria, you can literally leave your car parked the entire stay. You can walk almost anywhere in "Carp" in about 20 minutes...30 minutes max. I recently took a full walk of the town, from our door, through town, to the state parks and beach, and home again...and it took 50 minutes. There's also a local trolley bus which you can ride for fun, or if your feet get a little tired. For traveling North to Santa Barbara or Solvang, or South to Ventura or Los Angeles, you will need your car. Amtrak also departs from the Carpinteria station, only a 10 minute walk away.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Carpinteria
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 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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Tar Pits Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Carpinteria Station - 10 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Brass Bird - 12 min walk
Clementine's Steak House - 11 min walk
Santa Barbara Hives - 14 min walk
The Spot - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Apt 12: Stunning 2-bed 2-bath Apt Steps to Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Apt 12: Stunning 2-bed 2-bath Apt Steps to Beach?
As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apt 12: Stunning 2-bed 2-bath Apt Steps to Beach on 17 May, 2026 start from S$487, 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 12: Stunning 2-bed 2-bath Apt Steps to Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Apt 12: Stunning 2-bed 2-bath Apt Steps to Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Apt 12: Stunning 2-bed 2-bath Apt Steps to 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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My wife and I loved our stay at this property. Very clean, quiet and fully stocked. We really enjoyed our early mornings and evening walks to discover Carpinteria and downtown area. Lovely small town. Would recommend to visit The Spot burgers and the Brass Bird Cafe. Can't wait to go back!
Everything was lovely. The location, the interior, the communication and directions. Very well furnished. Comfortable beds and seating. Easy beach access. Would definitely recommend. Hope we can return
Very nice, quiet location. Clean and lovely. Owner very helpful and accomodating. Parking on a safe, quiet street. Close to beach. Could walk to town, restaurants.
Great Condo, Exceptional Location 1 Block from Beach
Just a wonderful experience. This place is located directly next to the Carpinteria Salt Marsh and one block to the beach. Clean comfortable beds and bathrooms; great kitchen, too. Excellent host. Love this place.
We enjoyed our stay. The apartment was very clean, comfortable, and quiet. The location near the beach and walking paths was great. Parking on the street was easy and access to restaurants was a plus. We will definitely consider renting the apartment again next time we visit Carpinteria. Thank you!
This place is as advertised. Spotless!!! The cleanest VRBO we have ever stayed at. Well appointed top notch furnishings. It had everything and such a quick walk to the beach or downtown. We loved it. Highly recommend.
I stayed 5 days at Tropical Shores and it was relaxing and restful. My apartment, #12, was beautifully decorated and just tranquil.
Tropical Shores is just steps from the beach; it's just the perfect place to come to be close to the beach and still have quiet.
It had everything you could possibly need. Newly decorated and in a perfect spot right off the main street. It doesnt have air conditioning but it wasnt necessary. Very safe area.
You couldn't ask for a better location. Steps from the beach and walkable to many dining options and other activities. The place itself is newly remodeled. It is extremely clean, very comfortable and quiet. Mike and Elena are wonderful hosts. They are super responsive to any questions that come up. We look forward to coming back!
This property is amazing for its proximity to the beach. It is also a luxurious apartment to stay in. The kitchen and baths were especially beautiful. Everything was super clean and very comfortable for our family. The owners were wonderful to work with, and I would highly recommend them. I can't wait to go back again next year, if not sooner!! Carpinteria is a great place to visit and this apartment is the perfect spot to enjoy it from!!
Stephanie D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Thank you Stephanie for your kind and honest review. We hope to see you again.
Thank you )))
Accommodation was ready, clean, and in a great location!
Patricia H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
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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