Carpinteria State Beach, California - A Family-Friendly Vacation
Carpinteria State Beach, California is a great family travel destination. With its soft sandy beaches, beautiful Pacific Ocean views, nearby mountains, wine country, and warm weather year-round, it's the perfect spot to relax and make lasting memories.
The boys and I had the wonderful opportunity to join our friends for a few nights in celebration of their little boy's Birthday. Hubby had to work, so I opted for a hotel stay, while our friends camped in their RV. While I love camping, a hotel stay felt like the better option without hubby.
I have to say, I love that there are so many options to make your stay. For us, the conveniently located and family-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites was the only way to go. This hotel offers comfortable rooms and plenty of amenities to make your stay a memorable one. Read on to learn more about the great family travel experience awaiting you at Carpinteria State Beach.
Camping
Carpinteria State Beach has four campground loops: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel named after the Channel Islands. Campsites are open year-round and reservations can be made through ReserveCalifornia.com or by calling 1-800-444-7275. Reservations for Carpinteria State Beach can be made day-of or in advance up to six months to the day of the arrival date. But friends, while you can technically make a reservation the day of your stay, believe me, you do not want to take that chance. If you are planning ahead, do make your reservation as soon as possible to ensure that you get a space. They sell out.
Now, your stay can be as short as 1 night, or 7 consecutive days from March 1 through November 30, and up to 15 consecutive days from December 1 through February 28, When the maximum consecutive stay is reached, you will have to vacate the campground for 48 hours before returning for another stay. The maximum stay limit for camping at Carpinteria State Beach is a total of 30 days in any calendar year.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria
Again, while I love camping, my family is a little more about hotel stays and amenities. Believe me, I'm not complaining. A complimentary breakfast can definitely make life easier for a mom of two boys. And the Holiday Inn Express & Suites did just that.
We booked a two queen room, which was absolutely perfect for the three of us. Our room came with a little couch area where I was able to work a bit after I put the boys down for the night. It can also make for a great extra place to sleep if need be.
