Set along the Central Coast between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific, Carpinteria pairs small-town character with world-class amenities. Downtown's Linden Avenue offers a walkable stretch of boutiques, cafes, and restaurants ranging from casual seafood counters to acclaimed Italian fare, along with an open-air courtyard for shopping and outdoor live music. Carpinteria State Beach and the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve provide miles of sand, tide pools, and a protected harbor seal rookery for wildlife viewing. A short drive leads to Montecito's Rosewood Miramar Beach, home to the celebrated Caruso's restaurant and Sense Spa, and to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, one of the oldest polo clubs in the country. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, with private and commercial flights, sits about 15 minutes away. Farther inland, the Santa Ynez wine country and downtown Santa Barbara's galleries, theaters, and fine dining round out the region.