The best camper van rentals near Carpinteria, CA

Before and at the time of Carpinteria's founding by Europeans in 1769, Chumash people had built a large village where today we find Carpinteria Pier. When the Spanish arrived in Carpinteria, they saw that it was a popular place for canoe building. Because of this, Fray Juan Crespi called this place "Carpinteria", which roughly translates to woodworker or carpenter in English.

There are so many fun things to do in Carpinteria, such as taking a leisurely stroll down Linden Avenue. This main street has that classic California look with tall palm trees lining the sidewalk, colorful shops, restaurants, and bicycle lanes weaving through cars on the road. It's a great place to rent a camper van and the city is home to the world's largest Torrey Pine. It also has a nice coastal walk that you can enjoy all by yourself, and it’s located near Santa Barbara.

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Every year, the California Avocado Festival is held on the first weekend of October in Carpinteria. The festival features various activities such as a car show and carnival rides for children alongside local art exhibits and music performances.

A polo field located in Carpinteria and one of the main equestrian fields in America is Santa Barbara Polo Club.