This place is as advertised. Spotless!!! The cleanest VRBO we have ever stayed at. Well appointed top notch furnishings. It had everything and such a quick walk to the beach or downtown. We loved it. Highly recommend.
I stayed 5 days at Tropical Shores and it was relaxing and restful. My apartment, #12, was beautifully decorated and just tranquil.
Tropical Shores is just steps from the beach; it's just the perfect place to come to be close to the beach and still have quiet.
It had everything you could possibly need. Newly decorated and in a perfect spot right off the main street. It doesnt have air conditioning but it wasnt necessary. Very safe area.
You couldn't ask for a better location. Steps from the beach and walkable to many dining options and other activities. The place itself is newly remodeled. It is extremely clean, very comfortable and quiet. Mike and Elena are wonderful hosts. They are super responsive to any questions that come up. We look forward to coming back!
Very nice, quiet location. Clean and lovely. Owner very helpful and accomodating. Parking on a safe, quiet street. Close to beach. Could walk to town, restaurants.
We enjoyed our stay. The apartment was very clean, comfortable, and quiet. The location near the beach and walking paths was great. Parking on the street was easy and access to restaurants was a plus. We will definitely consider renting the apartment again next time we visit Carpinteria. Thank you!
Great Condo, Exceptional Location 1 Block from Beach
Just a wonderful experience. This place is located directly next to the Carpinteria Salt Marsh and one block to the beach. Clean comfortable beds and bathrooms; great kitchen, too. Excellent host. Love this place.
This property is amazing for its proximity to the beach. It is also a luxurious apartment to stay in. The kitchen and baths were especially beautiful. Everything was super clean and very comfortable for our family. The owners were wonderful to work with, and I would highly recommend them. I can't wait to go back again next year, if not sooner!! Carpinteria is a great place to visit and this apartment is the perfect spot to enjoy it from!!
This property is just as advertised! Newly remodeled and updated units in a great location across the street from a nature preserve and literally steps from Carpinteria State Beach. What a great find! Thank you, Mike and Elena, for your hospitality.
Close to beach, comfortable beds and clean property.
The property was as promised. It was clean when we arrived. Coffee and some condiments were provided. The kitchen was stocked with dishes and cookware. This is a quiet community and all the front doors/windows face a small courtyard and each other.
Short walk (under 5 minutes) to the beach. Saltmarsh right across the street was neat and we got to see several sharks and stingrays swimming below the bridge. Beach is sandy but there is a lot of seaweed in the water(this beach more than others). I recommend bringing a small bottle of baby oil to remove any oil that may stick to your feet. Although the owner did provide oil removing disposable cloths, I liked the smell of baby oil. My son and husband wore wetsuits as they found it more comfortable if they were in the water for extended periods (several hours) otherwise water was great.
My only con is I wish there was a dry push mop or standard broom to clean the floors as they did get very sandy. There is a broom and dustpan set but at 5'6 I was too tall to comfortably use it.
I would recommend this property and stay here again.
Very nice property with new fixtures and amenities. The best part is the proximity to the beach and restaurants. Dog friendly, kid friendly. Very nice place to unwind with the family!
The location was great-mountains, beach, salt marsh all right outside. Shops in town a short walk away. Lovely and well maintained property, will book again!
The property could not have been nicer. Everyone in the building was friendly, everything was clean and organized and there was even food for breakfast! What a wonderful experience - we would love to come back
My family had such a great stay here. Beautiful kitchen with new appliances and granite counters, fully stocked with food and supplies in the cabinets and the refrigerator, including four kinds of sugar. Everything is very clean and modern. Two blocks from the beach, with the dog beach to the right and the other to the left. The bathrooms included packets of tar remover and makeup remover. Beds are comfortable and spring-free. Quiet building in January.
Carpinteria has been our family's favorite vacation destination since I was a small child in the 1950's. After several years of camping at Carpinteria State Campgrounds, our parents decided to build Tropic Shores Apartments and make this our second home. A few years ago, our parents both passed, away after a full and long life, leaving Tropic Shores to the four brothers, Tom, Richard, Mike, and Jeff. Since we all feel a very special connection to Carpinteria, we decided to remodel the building from ground up, and keep it in the family for our children to enjoy.
Tropic Shores is a small building of 16 units, all located with a center courtyard of lush landscaping...some of which were planted by our father over 50 year ago. The building is very quiet and your are sure to find it easy to relax and re-energize. While we're not right on the beach, we are located so close that you can hear the waves crashing at night. 200 steps and you're on the sand. Directly across the street is the Carpinteria Salt Marsh, which is basically a bird sanctuary. You may enjoy quiet walks through the Salt Marsh watching for birds or other animals while watching the sun rise or set.
Carpinteria is one of the las remaining small beach towns found during the mid 1900's, essentially unchanged over the last 5 or 6 decades. It's a town where you may feel safe allowing your children to walk or bicycle through town on their own. Named "The World's Safest Beach" because of the protection of the Channel Islands, the surf rarely gets very large...but still large enough to enjoy the waves. When you're ready for something more exciting, there are dozens of wineries, golf courses, movie theaters, and restaurants in nearby Santa Barbara and Ventura.