Discover Our Natural, Cultural, and Historic Treasures

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 […]

You’re invited to a community workshop to identify the natural, cultural, and historic assets that make our town unique. We are hosting 3 upcoming workshops to gather information for an interactive map highlighting a range of assets that have shaped the character of our community—and we want your ideas and input. The purpose of the […]

The 2026 Rincon Classic featured a rare, unprecedented reversal of its initial “on” call for the weekend of January 31–February 1. Due to a slow-moving weather system, organizers reversed course and moved the contest to February 7-8, which produced some of the best overhead-to-double-overhead surf in the event’s history. Contest director Chris Keet, supported by […]

October 3-5, 2025 — 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 […]