Best 18 things to do in Carpinteria, CA

Private farm access with hands-on alpaca encounters and animal visits

Hand-feed alpacas and meet the farm’s animal residents

See Santa Barbara’s coastline from a 70-foot yacht departing Stearns Wharf

Cruise the Santa Barbara coast at sunset from Stearns Wharf

Ride Lil’ Toot one-way from Santa Barbara Harbor to Stearns Wharf in 25 minutes

Take a quick one-way boat ride from Stearns Wharf to Santa Barbara Harbor

Cruise Santa Barbara’s coast with live narration from Stearns Wharf

Charter the Lil’ Toot for a 60-minute private cruise from Santa Barbara Harbor

Private 60-minute Duffy boat charter in Santa Barbara Harbor—bring your own food and drinks

Taste Solvang with a local guide and level up your smartphone food photos

Taste your way through Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone and level up your smartphone food photos

Taste your way through downtown Santa Barbara with 5ish stops and a local guide

Explore Oxnard's coastline by jet ski and watch for dolphins

Scan Channel Islands waters for whales, dolphins, and sea lions

Ride the Oxnard coastline and watch for dolphins

Cruise the Santa Barbara coast and watch for gray whales aboard Azure Seas

Charter the 70-foot Azure Seas for your group from Stearns Wharf

Customize a private Santa Barbara food, wine, or beer experience for your group