I haven't been to Carpinteria in years and plan to visit this weekend. What sights/scenes/businesses should I not miss?
COMMENT 140157
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2011-01-26 01:23 PM |
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if you like chocolate: go to Calibressan on carpinteria ave. Expensive but excellent...
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COMMENT 140158
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2011-01-26 01:24 PM |
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Strolling down Linden Avenue is a real treat. Wonderful antique stores & great restaurants. Oh, and don't miss Island Brewing Co. for a beer!
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COMMENT 140164
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2011-01-26 01:32 PM |
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Depends on your interests.. Plants? I like Seaside Gardens (3700 Via Real). It's a plant nursery, but they have landscaped areas like a botanic garden. They are very nice people and don't mind if you just look or wander around. Another thing...mexican food? Don't miss Reynaldo's 895 Linden. It's just an order at the counter type place but the torta sandwiches are wonderful. Quilter? Love the Treasure Hut...919 Maple St. There's also watching the seals in the rookery from the cliffs at the Coal Oil Point. Ok thats my two cents.
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COMMENT 140173
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2011-01-26 01:45 PM |
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I second Chocolats du Calibressan, located conveniently right next to the Carpinteria Wine Company. You acn spend all the money you save on really great, well priced wines on the best chocolate to be had this side of the Atlantic. Sweet potato fries at the Cork Tree on Linden are another sure bet. Go for a walk on the Bluffs to burn it all off.
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COMMENT 140174
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2011-01-26 01:45 PM |
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The Spot
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COMMENT 140175
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2011-01-26 01:46 PM |
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Walk the length of Linden...there's something for everyone. :-) It's such a great walking town...nice and flat!
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COMMENT 140183
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2011-01-26 02:00 PM |
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EDFAN has it right - Chocolats du Calibressan is amazing, and right next door to a great wine place. I adore the salted caramel Buddahs (it's my weak spot).
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COMMENT 140190
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2011-01-26 02:13 PM |
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as a carpinteria resident, i'll "ditto" all of the previous comments and add a stroll through the salt marsh preserve next to "fourth" beach.
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COMMENT 140192
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2011-01-26 02:25 PM |
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How about Sly's on Linden Ave?
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COMMENT 140200
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2011-01-26 02:40 PM |
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Gianfranco's Restaurant on Linden - worth a journey. Really superb and welcome surprise - haut and creative cuisine with a very deft Sicilian Italian touch - fresh and new take on "Italian" -- and not it is not Neapolitian red sauce. It haunts from its electic shores from Africa to Mid-Orient.
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COMMENT 140201
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2011-01-26 02:40 PM |
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The view behind the CKE building is awesome
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COMMENT 140204
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2011-01-26 02:47 PM |
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Sly's is the best in town, pricey but great drinks and well worth it.
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COMMENT 140210
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2011-01-26 02:57 PM |
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Islands Brew. Sly's, Island View Nursery, The Palms, and maybe even the new BBQ place at Santa Claus Lane.
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COMMENT 140213P
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2011-01-26 03:00 PM |
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Zookers is the best place to eat in Carp. Island View nursery is worth a stroll. So is Linden Avenue. And a walk on the bluffs is great, particularly in weather like we're having right now. You can see the entire coastline from some of the lookout points.
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COMMENT 140218P
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2011-01-26 03:05 PM |
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Another vote for Zookers.
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COMMENT 140228
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2011-01-26 03:24 PM |
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Taqueria Rincon Alteno via real and Santa Monica Road by the 711 ...great tacos, fresh carrot juice, funky setting, the burritos rock.
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COMMENT 140272
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2011-01-26 04:58 PM |
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A cozy breakfast at the Busy Bee Cafe is always a delight, you'll be treated like family! The history museum, the seal rookery, the salt marsh, ZOOKERS, ride the electric shuttle to get the lay of the land and go anywhere in Carp on it. One of the loveliest towns in this country!!
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COMMENT 140274
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2011-01-26 04:59 PM |
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Tonys on Linden has amazing calzones, even avacado ones : )
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COMMENT 140276
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2011-01-26 05:03 PM |
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for great mexican food go to El Buen Gusto on carpinteria ave.
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COMMENT 140303
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2011-01-26 05:37 PM |
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Don't forget about the hot dog cart at the Bailard road off ramp.
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COMMENT 140307P
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2011-01-26 05:44 PM |
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The Spot only rated one nod?......c'mon, it's da bomb....and an institution in Carp....definitely worth a visit.
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COMMENT 140315
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2011-01-26 05:54 PM |
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The Palms.
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COMMENT 140369
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2011-01-26 08:04 PM |
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Gotta try the the beauty salon, Head to Toe, new 'gel manicures'! 887 Linden
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EDHATBARBARA
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2011-01-26 08:24 PM |
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Westerlay Orchids is open to the public and has amazing plants for very little cost -- on Via Real near Santa Claus Lane. Beaches in Carpinteria are very accessible and lovely to stroll -- you can access from Santa Claus Lane, from the foot of Linden or from one of the streets offshooting Sandyland Rd. There are lots of wholesale flower growers with retail outlets to the public for you to browse; the bluffs (Bailard at Carpinteria Ave.) is where you'll find our fabulous Surf Dog guy, Bill and can take an easy hike to view the seal sanctuary and gorgeous ocean views. The Spot is my favorite place for a burger and fries -- just a few blocks up from where Linden Ave. meets the beach. Siam Elephant is a great little Thai restaurant; Gianfranco's Trattoria is my favorite italian place (call for a dinner reservation -- they have been very busy!) and Sushi Teri is the only sushi bar in town, but they do a great job. Robataille's is a long term candy store local business -- a throwback to another era. Island View Outfitters is a great clothing store and our Senor Frog's has great margaritas. Most don't know it but they also do a wonderful weekend breakfast/brunch at very reasonable prices.
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COMMENT 140391P
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2011-01-26 09:48 PM |
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Yet another rave for Zookers! Dinner or Lunch on Friday or Sat. (they are closed Sun.) Walk the bluffs near the seal sanctuary. Stroll Linden. Sunset at the brewery!
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TROLLEY TOM
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2011-01-27 07:11 AM |
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Check out PORCH on Carpinteria Ave. A feast for the eyes. Several nice galleries in town. The Spot for a malt or a shake...which was recommended on edhat a week or so ago.
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COMMENT 140484
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2011-01-27 08:44 AM |
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Zookers. Sly's is way overpriced.
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COMMENT 140489
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2011-01-27 08:50 AM |
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Island Brew and order a cheeseburger from The Spot to go with your cold frosty beverage.
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COMMENT 140496
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2011-01-27 09:04 AM |
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zookers...zookers...zookers...zookers...zookers...zookers...
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DOUGBUCK
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2011-01-27 09:12 AM |
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Don't miss Esau's on Linden.
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SBALAX
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2011-01-27 09:33 AM |
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The Spot! Great burger and wonderful fries. Spring for the Ranch Dressing (60 cents?). And do some train watching while you are there.
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COMMENT 140534
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2011-01-27 09:46 AM |
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As a longtime Carp resident, I agree with all of the above, especially zookers, Sly's, Siam Elephant, the Palms, and IBC, but stay away from the Spot unless you really like junk food.....it's maybe half a step above McD's. Don't forget Chalk Gallery and 855 Linden to see some nice local art, too. And a shout out to SOAP, a lovely little gift shop that also smells really good. And of course, the beautiful beaches and the salt marsh, which has nice walking trails and views.
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COMMENT 140561
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2011-01-27 10:19 AM |
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For the best hambergers and onion rings go to Sly's. It's pricey, but worth it. Zooker's is fine, too.
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COMMENT 140562P
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2011-01-27 10:19 AM |
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Drive north to Santa Claus lane and the Village Market - a tiny eatery with a great deli-style counter, good food, and lovely patio seating at the rear in a gorgeous little garden. They also sell small selection of culinary gifts, plus cards and garden items. (It's on the southern side of the 101, just across from Island View Nursery, another nifty place already recommended.) Enjoy!
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COMMENT 140572P
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2011-01-27 10:36 AM |
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Check out the new bookstore, the Curious Cup, at 929 Linden. They are having a grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 5th from 1-5 pm. Live music, food, authors = FUN!
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SEEDLADY
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2011-01-27 10:39 AM |
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The staff at Seaside Nsy.pointed us towards lunch at Village Market--really charming patio and good food! Nice beverage selection and my friend really enjoyed her sandwich (turkey & trad. fixins) and my chicken-salad on salad was great too. Wonderful bread. Very fresh food and very fast service, on a beautiful Sunday. Highly rec. But so sad we missed the chocolatier--I miss the store in Ventura... thanks for all the great suggestions here.
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COMMENT 140639
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2011-01-27 01:22 PM |
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cork tree.. without a doubt!
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COMMENT 140739
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2011-01-27 03:50 PM |
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Corktree, Corktree, Corktree, Corktree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love that place!!
Ditto everything else on here!
Siam and Sushi Teri are great!!
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COMMENT 140766
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2011-01-27 04:37 PM |
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Zookers, Seal Rookery, Seaside Gardens
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COMMENT 140951
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2011-01-28 09:05 AM |
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Wow, nobody mentioned Cabos Cantina. They also have great food there with great people working behind the counter. On some Saturdays they have a flea market at the museum on Maple street. Don't miss out on the alleys in town, we have some hidden shops there as well.
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