4980 Sandyland Road #104

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Sleeps 4.

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.