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11 Sept - 13 Sept
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18 Sept - 20 Sept
In one month
2 Oct - 4 Oct
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30 Oct - 1 Nov

Our top choices for Carpinteria motels

Free WiFi, bed sheets

1. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,629 reviews)
"good place to stay."
United States
Ramzi
The price is RM320
RM384 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Courtyard

2. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,411 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Andrew
The price is RM306
RM368 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Terrace/patio

3. Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
Carpinteria
7.0 out of 10, Good, (706 reviews)
"Great location. Super convenient, close to the beach, bus and good shopping options."
Japan
Philip
The price is RM454
RM606 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Casa Del Sol
Room amenity

4. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,469 reviews)
"Great location. The room was small, clean and simple and the staff was friendly."
United States
David S
The price is RM578
RM660 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

5. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,380 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is RM652
RM775 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Exterior

6. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,177 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is RM1,093
RM1,246 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Marina Beach Hotel
Reception

7. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Close to beach."
United States
Shubh
The price is RM562
RM641 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Inn at East Beach
Front of property

8. Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
6.2 out of 10, (1,008 reviews)
"Beautiful location, great staff, and spacious room"
United States
cinthya
The price is RM422
RM609 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ala Mar by the Sea
Lobby sitting area

9. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,658 reviews)
"Great place to stay as a solo traveler."
United States
Vania
The price is RM483
RM550 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Sandpiper Lodge
Exterior

10. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
North State
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Lovely staff and easy check in!"
United States
Channah
The price is RM382
RM468 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
Lobby

11. White Caps Motel

White Caps Motel
2.0 star property
Midtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (848 reviews)
"Everything was perfect - large clean room, comfortable bed (maybe too comfy!) , newly renovated, spacious bathroom, very little plastic anywhere, Great price and location close to breakfasts of all sorts. Wonderful stay."
United States
alison
The price is RM347
RM395 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
White Caps Motel
Interior entrance

12. Agave Inn

Agave Inn
2.0 star property
East San Roque
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (826 reviews)
"Shower pressure was great, quiet hotel, friendly staff."
United States
Christine
The price is RM549
RM626 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Agave Inn
Down duvets, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

13. Crystal Lodge Motel

Crystal Lodge Motel
2.0 star property
Midtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"A very good property with clean room"
United States
Shashikant R.
The price is RM320
RM364 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Crystal Lodge Motel
Courtyard

14. Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
San Roque
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and the staff was nice."
United States
Corrie
The price is RM480
RM547 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Oasis Inn & Suites
Lobby sitting area

15. Hummingbird Inn of Ojai

Hummingbird Inn of Ojai
2.5 star property
Downtown Ojai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (394 reviews)
"Loved our stay here! Truly such an amazing relaxing stay! Would for sure visit again!"
United States
Laura
The price is RM715
RM824 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Hummingbird Inn of Ojai
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

16. Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
North State
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"It was a good price staff was very helpful and nice id totally stay there again"
United States
Rasheed
The price is RM400
RM472 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Town and Country Inn
Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

17. Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel
2.5 star property
San Roque
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (122 reviews)
"great for a short stay."
United States
Donna
The price is RM506
RM597 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Sunset Motel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

18. Casa Ojai Inn

Casa Ojai Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Ojai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff great location."
United States
Rowena
The price is RM680
RM890 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Casa Ojai Inn
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

19. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (845 reviews)
"great location and clean motel"
United States
Bonnie
The price is RM581
RM663 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Presidio
Free WiFi, bed sheets

20. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
Fairview
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,196 reviews)
"Love the onsite laundry."
United States
Suz-Anne
The price is RM405
RM473 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
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Top Carpinteria Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

8/10 Good
"Parking was easy, AC worked. Your basic budget motel. Good location near super market and some restaurants."
Shahab 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Low key nice great pool nice grounds Clean close to everything"
Wallace 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Find out more about Carpinteria

Carpinteria Motels information

Number of reviews
7,574
Accommodation
9 Motels
Lowest Price
RM364
Highest Price
RM1,246

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Carpinteria?
If you're having difficulty finding a motel in Carpinteria, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let Expedia help you find something similar from more than 210 lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free airport transport.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
At many motels, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel property, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a place to stay for the weary traveller driving along America's major roadways.
What are the best motels in Carpinteria?
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South: Stay within a 20-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as climate control. It's located within a short 9-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. Casa Del Sol: Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a 20-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf.
What can I do in Carpinteria?
In this family-friendly area, enjoy its popular beaches and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. People visiting Carpinteria like its shops and cafes. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Carpinteria State Beach, Los Padres National Forest and Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, Rincon Beach Park and La Conchita Beach.
What's the seasonal weather like in Carpinteria?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Carpinteria to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Carpinteria is 385 mm.
What are my options for getting around Carpinteria while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Carpinteria to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), which is located 18.2 mi (29.3 km) away from the city centre. You can also search for flights into Oxnard, CA (OXR), which is 22.5 mi (36.2 km) away. If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Carpinteria Station.

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