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Carpinteria California Map

Explore Carpinteria, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Carpinteria, California

How to Use This Carpinteria, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Carpinteria, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Carpinteria.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Carpinteria
State	California (CA)
County	Santa Barbara County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.385234
Longitude	-119.500759
Population	13,264
Density	1978.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	93013, 93014
Area Code	805
County Seat	Santa Barbara
School District	Carpinteria Unified School District

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About Carpinteria, California

Carpinteria is a locality in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It has a population of 13,264. The population density is 1978.8 people per km². Carpinteria is located at 34.3852°N, 119.5008°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Carpinteria is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 93013, 93014.

Carpinteria reveals its character through the steady presence of Franklin Creek as it meanders toward the Pacific Ocean just one mile away. It lies 10.4 miles east of Santa Barbara, CA (from Santa Barbara, CA: bearing 98°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east-southeast of Montecito. The landscape around Carpinteria feels anchored by the salt-heavy air and the rhythmic pulse of the tides that shape the local shoreline. A visitor might find the horizon dominated by the distant, jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada, which watch over the coastal plain like ancient, silent guardians. To the north, the terrain rises into the quiet expanse of Franklin Canyon, offering a stark contrast to the flat, fertile earth near the coast. Carpinteria State Beach serves as the primary gateway to the sand, where the light at dusk softens into a muted, silver glow that settles over the dunes.

History flows through the soil of Carpinteria, where early agricultural roots continue to define the modern economy. Farmers have long coaxed diverse crops from the land, a tradition that persists alongside a quiet, steady industrial presence. While the Sierra Nevada remains far to the east, the climate here retains a mild, consistent quality that supports a thriving nursery and greenhouse sector. Those seeking a deeper connection to the topography often head toward the Steer Creek Trail for a hike through the brush-covered slopes. The economy functions with a deliberate pace, far removed from the frantic energy of larger urban centers. Residents often look toward the silhouette of Rincon Island, a man-made fixture that punctuates the blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean.

Carpinteria maintains a cultural identity that prizes its unhurried atmosphere and the preservation of its natural surroundings. Local life centers on the simple joy of an afternoon spent watching the fog drift inward, cooling the pavement and the storefronts alike. The community gathers for events that celebrate the harvest and the sea, reinforcing a sense of continuity that spans generations. Notable figures such as the musician Jack Johnson have called this place home, finding in its quiet streets a sanctuary from the demands of global fame. Visitors might venture nine miles inland to witness the seasonal flow of Tangerine Falls, a rare vertical display in an otherwise horizontal landscape. Carpinteria persists as a place where the proximity to the Pacific Ocean dictates the tempo of every passing day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.0 mi, 003° N
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 0.0 mi, 122° SE · 8,946 acres
Viola Fields (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 069° E
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 0.3 mi, 274° W
Rincon Beach Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 099° E
Rincon Bluffs Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 101° E
Carpinteria State Beach (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 282° W
Los Padres Other (National Forest) — 1.2 mi, 029° NE · 895 acres
Seaside Theatre (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 311° NW
Carpinteria Valley Museum of History (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 311° NW
Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 311° NW
Carpinteria Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.4 mi, 309° NW
Alcazar Theater (Cinema) — 1.4 mi, 314° NW
Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve - UC Natural Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 300° NW
Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve (Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 298° NW
Carpinteria Warrior (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 331° NW
Los Padres National Forest (National Forest) — 2.2 mi, 001° N · 1.8M acres
Matilija Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 8.3 mi, 028° NE · 30k acres
Caldwell Snyder (Gallery) — 8.4 mi, 287° W
Portico Gallery (Gallery) — 8.5 mi, 287° W
Edward "Bud" Girard (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 303° NW
Peregrine Galleries (Gallery) — 8.7 mi, 287° W
Giraffe (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 284° W
African Lions (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 284° W
Fennic Fox (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 284° W
Capybara (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 284° W
Las Barrancas Trailhead (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 296° NW
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (Aquarium) — 10.7 mi, 279° W
Conception Memorial (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 277° W
Channel Islands National Park (National Park) — 16.3 mi, 125° SE · 315k acres

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