The Best Hotels Closest to Tar Pits Park in Carpinteria for 2026

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A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a landscaped garden and a clear sky.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a building in the background.

A spacious living area with a dining table, comfortable seating, a large window, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, kitchenette, and TV.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

0.6 km from Tar Pits Park

Miguel

NT$5,674

NT$6,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A swimming pool with a diving board, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the wall, and a light fixture on the ceiling.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

2. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

2.2 km from Tar Pits Park

Mark

NT$4,553

NT$5,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

An aerial view of a hotel with a rooftop pool, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A laundry facility with stacked washing machines and dryers, control panels, and a view of the outside through a window.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with balconies and red awnings.

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

0.7 km from Tar Pits Park

Ramzi

NT$2,503

NT$3,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a chair.

A row of vending machines with various beverages and snacks, including Coca-Cola and Gatorade, in a commercial setting.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertops, and a built-in TV.

4. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2.8 km from Tar Pits Park

Andrew

NT$2,396

NT$2,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A corridor with a pergola structure, stone walls, and a view of a building with a balcony.

A coastal view with calm sea, distant ships, and a person paddling.

A row of buildings with arched windows and a row of potted plants in front.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a mirror, and a potted plant.

5. Casa Del Sol

0.6 km from Tar Pits Park

Philip

NT$4,279

NT$5,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

6. Marina Beach Hotel

17.1 km from Tar Pits Park

Amy

NT$6,728

NT$7,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.

A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.

7. La Playa Inn

17.2 km from Tar Pits Park

Greer

NT$7,818

NT$8,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A patio area with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a blue umbrella.

A house with a porch, a sign for '1720 the Bath Street Inn Bed & Breakfast', and a flag.

A cozy living room with a bookshelf, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a red sofa.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

8. Bath Street Inn

19.3 km from Tar Pits Park

Arusha

NT$6,625

NT$7,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a mural depicting a tropical beach scene, and a small pool.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

A living room with a sofa, two lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a small cabinet.

A hotel with a green awning, a visible office entrance, and a balcony with railings.

9. Oakridge Inn

19.4 km from Tar Pits Park

Nathalie

NT$3,680

NT$4,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.

A room with a balcony, a table, and two chairs.

A coastal scene with a pier extending into the water, a building with a neon sign, and a rocky shoreline with palm trees.

10. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

7.3 km from Tar Pits Park

David

NT$5,745

NT$6,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious living room with a large, round, tufted sofa, two armchairs, a television, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A deck with outdoor seating and umbrellas overlooking a beach.

A room with a view through a glass door, featuring a round table with a bowl of fruit, two chairs, and a view of a park and distant mountains.

A wooden deck with blue outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

11. Rosewood Miramar Beach

11.5 km from Tar Pits Park

Khachatur

NT$53,633

NT$65,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

12. Casa Castillo

18.6 km from Tar Pits Park

David

NT$6,346

NT$9,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

13. Casa Riviera

17.6 km from Tar Pits Park

Monica

NT$5,213

NT$8,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel room with two beds, a glass table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

14. Casa Jardin

17.9 km from Tar Pits Park

Yessica

NT$4,487

NT$7,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.

15. Casa De La Vina

17.6 km from Tar Pits Park

Jane Hodges

NT$5,897

NT$9,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a spiral staircase, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

16. Casa Iglesia

19.4 km from Tar Pits Park

Rich

NT$5,072

NT$8,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

17. Santa Barbara Inn

15.3 km from Tar Pits Park

Emma

NT$9,161

NT$10,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

18. Casa Yano by The Beach

17.2 km from Tar Pits Park

Brynn

NT$8,283

NT$12,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

A hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.

19. Palihouse Santa Barbara

17.7 km from Tar Pits Park

sonia

NT$12,521

NT$14,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

20. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

15.2 km from Tar Pits Park

David S

NT$4,539

NT$5,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Tar Pits Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,534 reviews	View
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South	8.0 Very Good 1,649 reviews	View
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North	7.8 Good 1,416 reviews	View
Casa Del Sol	7.0 Good 704 reviews	View

Top Tar Pits Park Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

8/10 Good

"pool & area was rather small"

Other attractions near Tar Pits Park

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks and a sandy beach with seals and birds.

Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary

8.6/10 (124 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Carpinteria. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A beach at sunset with people walking along the shore.

Carpinteria State Beach

9.0/10 (1,028 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Carpinteria State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Carpinteria. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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A residential area with houses and a mountainous backdrop.

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park

Explore the great outdoors at Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park, a lovely green space in Carpinteria. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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A beach with driftwood and debris along the shore.

Rincon Beach Park

8.6/10 (150 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Rincon Beach Park during your travels in Carpinteria? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Tee Time Practice Center

You can take time to visit Tee Time Practice Center during your travels to Carpinteria. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Friends of the Library Used Bookstore

7.6/10 (55 reviews)

After visiting Friends of the Library Used Bookstore, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carpinteria. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Tomol Interpretive Play Area

7.8/10 (67 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Tomol Interpretive Play Area and enjoy the biking trails in Carpinteria. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Seaside Gardens

8.4/10 (67 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Seaside Gardens and also enjoy the biking trails in Toro Canyon. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tar Pits Park?

Tar Pits Park is located in a welcoming area of Carpinteria known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 35 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Tar Pits Park?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tar Pits Park. Other good options within a short distance include Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South and Casa Del Sol.

How many hotels are there close to Tar Pits Park?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Tar Pits Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tar Pits Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Tar Pits Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Tar Pits Park?

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What can I see and do near Tar Pits Park?

You can wander around Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, Tomol Interpretive Play Area, or Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Carpinteria State Beach, La Conchita Beach, and Rincon Beach Park. Explore nature at Seaside Gardens and Toro Canyon Off Leash Area.

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Our top choices for Tar Pits Park hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

4. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

5. Casa Del Sol

6. Marina Beach Hotel

7. La Playa Inn

8. Bath Street Inn

9. Oakridge Inn

10. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

11. Rosewood Miramar Beach

12. Casa Castillo

13. Casa Riviera

14. Casa Jardin

15. Casa De La Vina

16. Casa Iglesia

17. Santa Barbara Inn

18. Casa Yano by The Beach

19. Palihouse Santa Barbara

20. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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Top Tar Pits Park Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Other attractions near Tar Pits Park

Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary

Carpinteria State Beach

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park

Rincon Beach Park

Tee Time Practice Center

Friends of the Library Used Bookstore

Tomol Interpretive Play Area

Seaside Gardens

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