This condo places you next to Carpinteria State Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Tomol Interpretive Play Area. The condo includes a microwave and a TV.
Tomol Interpretive Play Area - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
Getting around
Carpinteria Station - 6 min walk
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 20 min walk
Brass Bird - 12 min walk
Starbucks - 19 min walk
Santa Barbara Hives - 10 min walk
The Spot - 4 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
NEW! 1-bed condo in Carp, Steps to Sand!
If you’re looking for a perfect getaway, this Carpinteria vacation rental is just the spot! Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Ynez mountains between Ventura and Santa Barbara, Carpinteria is one of the best-hidden gems on the Central California Coast. Only steps to the sandy beach, Sunset Shores Vacation Condos are some of the most desirable vacation properties in Carpinteria. This beautiful 1-bedroom 1 bathroom condo is designed to comfortably accommodate up to 4 guests. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need for cooking and barbecuing. Complementary wifi is included! The location provides easy access to the beach, pool, BBQs, and courtyard. Facility equipped with private gated parking and laundry room on site. Enjoy the heated pool and jacuuzi year-round with gas grill area for fun around the pool. Take in the stunning ocean views from the front common deck, equipped with umbrella tables looking over the ocean. It’s a perfect spot for entertaining, or kick back and relax with your favorite beverage! This escape is the prime spot for the seaside vacation you have been longing for. Only a few blocks from downtown, there is an abundance of shopping, dining and activities for the entire family. After a day of fun, head to downtown and enjoy the award-winning variety of beers from IPAs, lagers, Ales to more interesting creations such as honey wine. Visit the chocolatier for some homemade chocolate from the old country or taste the world-famous empanadas. Carpinteria is your playground for paragliding, hiking, biking, dining, or just taking in the sun. Popular nature points of interest near the vacation condo include: Rincon Point. Anyone visiting California to surf must put Rincon Point on their list of experiences. Its fame is legendary as are the surfers who come from around the globe to surf Rincon, making it one of mainland America’s top surfing destinations.
Carpinteria Bluffs Trail – A fantastic ocean view with an easy 2-mile-long hike that connects Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Tar Pits Park. This trail is mostly flat and allows dogs so you can bring your four-legged friends along! The Harbor Seal Sanctuary viewing area is within Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve where you can observe the harbor seals from a safe distance.
Franklin Trail is one of the best hiking trails in the area set in the foothills just north of Carpinteria. The trail starts at the Franklin Trailhead and climbs up steep switchbacks along a wide road. In about 1.7 miles you will reach Frank’s Bench where you can take a rest break and enjoy spectacular views. Carpinteria is a large cyclist community. Jump on the new Santa Claus Lane bike trail and head up to the popular Santa Claus Lane shopping and restaurant district and beach, then continue on into Summerland. Take a 5-minute stroll to Amtrak Surfliner, and hop on the train for a fun day-trip to Santa Barbara! Visit Santa Barbara pier - Stearns Warf, or head to The Funk Zone; a hip, artistic neighborhood in downtown Santa Barbara. It is located near the waterfront home to wine tasting rooms, art galleries, studios, restaurants and boutiques.
The condo is heated and features a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a microwave, an oven, and a stovetop.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see within easy reach of this condo?
This condo is located in Carpinteria, just steps from Carpinteria State Beach and Tomol Interpretive Play Area, and within a short walk of Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. You'll also find Rincon Beach Park and Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at NEW! 1-bed condo in Carp, Steps to Sand!?
No, this condo doesn't offer parking.
Is this condo adjacent to a casino?
No, this condo is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?
No, this condo doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Does NEW! 1-bed condo in Carp, Steps to Sand! have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this condo.
Does this condo include breakfast service?
No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this condo allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.
Does NEW! 1-bed condo in Carp, Steps to Sand! have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this condo.
How far is the airport from this condo?
The closest major airport to this condo is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 21.9 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Oxnard, CA (OXR), which is located 27.9 mi away (40-minute drive).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at NEW! 1-bed condo in Carp, Steps to Sand!?
No, you won't find condo with balconies at NEW! 1-bed condo in Carp, Steps to Sand!.
NEW! 1-bed condo in Carp, Steps to Sand! Reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
JanMarie W.
Mar 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable space.
JanMarie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
2/10 Terrible
Linda U.
Jan 30, 2026
This rental was a colossal disappointment. It was dark, tired, poorly decorated, very old, smelly (like mildew) and is in need of a complete overhaul if it is to be ever rented to anymore. The refrigerator even has rust on the outside of it. We left the door keys on the kitchen counter and contacted the host to tell her that we could not stay in the unit and wanted our money back, because of the poor quality and misrepresentation of this unit. It ruined our entire time in Carpinteria and made us skeptical of renting anything else in a similar building and certainly not ever considering a rental in that same building complex. We felt that this should’ve been 100% better quality than what it actually was, particularly because we paid a significant amount of money for three nights at the outset. This was truly a horrible experience.