Making New Connections
Carpinteria is home to unique natural spaces, rich cultural heritage, and historic landmarks. Explore Carpinteria is a community-driven initiative that brings these assets together in an interactive map for residents, visitors, and organizations.
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Updates
California Avocado Festival
October 2-4, 2026 — Santa Barbara County is the third-largest avocado producer in North America, with Carpinteria being a major contributor. The idea for the California Avocado Festival originated in 1986 and has since evolved into one of the largest festivals in California, featuring three days of fabulous food, terrific music, and great, safe family […]
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Annual Culinary Crawl
September 17, 2026 — The Carpinteria Culinary Crawl is an annual self-guided walk and tasting event run by the Carpinteria Community Association. You walk around town and sample local food and drink, all while raising funds for the Junior Carpinterian of the Year Scholarship Fund. WHAT: A continuous walking tour of the local restaurants, cafés, […]
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Book Archive: Carpinteria’s Historic Bungalows
Making a Commitment to Bungalow Preservation The Carpinteria Bungalows and Distinctive Houses book offers a richly detailed exploration of Carpinteria’s historic bungalows and distinctive houses, highlighting their architectural features, personal histories, and the community’s ongoing commitment to preservation. Prepared by the Carpinteria Valley Association in 2004, the report is organized by neighborhood and blends historical […]
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28th Annual Sunrise Ceremony
As the sun rose over Mishopshno Meadow on the Carpinteria Bluffs, the 28th annual Sunrise Ceremony brought together community members on Sunday, March 22, thanks to the efforts of the Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs and Chumash descendant Julie Tumamait-Stenslie. This spring spiritual observance has taken place every year since 1999. Each year, Tumamait-Stenslie invites […]
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