My daughter and I stopped by Lucky Llama Coffee House and had a great experience. The avocado toast…read morewas super good--fresh, flavorfu. The açaí bowl was refreshing and delicious, and the coffee was excellent--smooth and well-made. Perfect spot for a healthy breakfast or a relaxed coffee break.

Super cute coffee spot that we enjoy going to every time we camp in Carpinteria. There are açai…read morebowls take a while on a busy day, but are worth the wait. And their Mayan coffee is really really good. The only thing I wish they had was better options for cold brews with cold foam etc, but other than that great quality coffee.

This is the convenience store that I stop by when I go to Carpinteria…read more convenience They sell not only fresh vegetables but also other things such as supplements. There is also deli where you can get light meal. There are some tables outside so you can eat what you get at the store. It might be fun just check out the products.

Stopped in for smoothies & salads. They were VERY busy. I…read moregot a grab & go salad and my husband had one made to order. The smoothie was pretty good, my salad was okay but got kinda boring after awhile. Overall though, it's a great healthy option in the area.

Such a fun experience. The staff obviously greatly cares for the animals and does everything they…read morecan to ensure their safety and comfort. Super fun birthday tour.

I went to visit the alpacas for my birthday on Valentine's Day, and I can honestly say it was one…read moreof the best experiences ever. From the moment we arrived, everything felt so peaceful and welcoming. Getting to see the alpacas up close, feed them, and just spend time around them was absolutely magical. They are the sweetest, most gentle little fluff balls I literally fell in love. Each one has its own personality, and being able to interact with them made the whole experience feel so special and personal. It was such a unique way to celebrate my birthday, and it made Valentine's Day even more memorable. I truly had the best time and left with the biggest smile on my face. They completely stole my heart... so now I guess I'll just have to go back and get it! I already can't wait to visit again. If you're thinking about going do it. You won't regret it!

I had the pleasure of trying Santa Barbara Hives food and products at the Santa Barbara Earth Day…read moreFestival. The food and honey are fresh and delicious, and their honey hand balm is soft and deeply moisturizing. Their staff are some of the kindest people you'll ever meet and you can tell how passionate they are about the business and making a positive impact on their community. At one point they noticed I didn't get my order in time, and brought out an extra slice to thank me for my patience, which goes to show their attention to making their customers happy and quickly correcting any mistakes. Food was extra fresh and absolutely delicious. Pepperoni Pizza - 5/5. Soft sourdough crust and mini pepperoni cups. Salad - 5/5. Fresh. Croutons and ranch made in house. Cookies - 5/5. Peanut butter chuck and chocolate chip cookies were perfectly chunky. Hot Honey - 5/5. Extra spicy (and when I say spicy, I mean spicy), and goes well with the pizza! Looking forward to stopping by their brick and mortar location soon, and trying their Tri Tip sandwich!

Pizza, cakes and pastries and so much more. Easy walk from the campground. A nice destination for…read moreyour morning bike ride too! Friendly service. Most people get their orders to go, but there are about 3 tables and chairs outside available. If you're camping and don't want the usual touristy spot, get your special coffee, matcha, croissant etc here. The sourdough bread they make is also used for the pizza crust. Yummy!

We stopped by for my bday last year and it was such a charming experience. It's one I recommend…read moreduring these gorgeous spring months for plant lovers and nature seekers. Despite growing up around here, I somehow never stumbled through these grand entrance gates until recently. This gem of a garden isn't just my butt's savior now on long drives up from LA, but it's a sliver of paradise found--and sanity regained. Just walking around here for 15-20 mins. and you'll feel your blood pressure drop a few notches to a pleasant state of calm. You can explore the themed areas, take in the vegetation around you, and get landscaping tips just from strolling around their property. The plant things are grouped in various climate/hemispheres and it's nice to see them taking root and being incorporated in a seamless design (and it's nice shopping experience too). I was impressed with the selection and bought a few small air plants and succulents that are still thriving with offshoots. Prices are reasonable. For pros looking for inspo, I think this place that can offer Interior Designers & Landscapers creativity with plants. Or even the DIY Weekend Warrior looking to revamp their current landscaping or add a little something new to it. They have a wide variety of exotics, California natives to indigenous to Australia, and every other tree, shrub, and greenery in between. Since it's the year of the (hobby) horse, I'll be sure to get my butt up here more often in 2026.

As a store there's all sorts of different plants and gardening items that you'd need. I like to…read morestop by solely for the botanical gardens in back. It's a nice small excursion if traveling to LA. What a wonderful concept to put a botanical garden on the property, it could show what you could do with the plants that they sold. It's tranquil to walk around and explore yet it is right next to the 101 so the freeway was loud. They really packed a lot of diversity into this small area. There were plaques for each different garden. Plaques I noticed (though there might be more) were South African Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Grassland, Cottage Garden, Native Garden, Succulent Garden, Central/South American garden, Australian garden, and Asian garden. My favorite was the Asian garden because it had a pond with koi fish.

Great Market! I got some pie from the Jimenez Family farm :) excited to back to the market when in…read moreCarp again.

Great way to pass a few hours. Great selection of fresh…read moreproduce and handmade things. Friendly people too!

Absolutely loved this cafe, the staff was friendly and helpful and happy to be there…read more The drinks were amazing, sadly genetics have decided that milk is actively trying to kill me so I have to drink alt milks like oat or almond, this place makes their own fresh alt milks daily and it's like nothing else I have tried, it doesn't feel like a second thought it is genuinely good. And it's a such a cute little cafe and a quiet town, we have been itching to go back ever since, to try more of their food items and of course get more coffee :).

I was excited to try this cafe with my friends after seeing that it had many positive Yelp reviews,…read morebut I was severely disappointed in the taste of my drink and in the service throughout our visit. Though the shop was cute, clean, and had a lovely covered patio outside, I wouldn't recommend it for those stopping by for coffee on road trips. I got a seasonal spring drink called the Irish Cream Mocha and asked for it iced. Unfortunately, it just tasted like chocolate milk. Now, I like a good chocolate milk, but not when I paid for a specialty flavored mocha! I didn't detect an Irish cream flavor or even a hint of mocha. As a latte, it was way too milky and lacked the depth of an espresso drink. Contrary to its description on the menu, it wasn't balanced at all. How misleading. My friend tried one of the craft energy drinks, and it looked pretty, but she said that it was flat and tasted kinda meh. She also got a visually-appealing soda, which apparently tasted much better compared to the energy drink. Another friend ordered the seasonal Dulce de Leche Latte, and she mentioned that it was a bit too light-tasting as a latte. That checks out since my mocha also seemed like it was missing the coffee component haha. Her latte did taste like a caramelly drink made with actual dulce de leche, but she didn't appreciate that the "light" dusting of cinnamon was more like a heaping teaspoon of it thrown into the drink. We noticed that our receipts showed a higher price than what was printed on the menus. We only found out after paying and reviewing the receipts that they charge $0.75 for making drinks iced. We weren't informed of this charge by any of the ladies at the registers upon ordering, and we didn't see any signs stating that iced drinks would incur an additional charge. No explanation anywhere. Another thing that threw me off was when a certain barista handed off the completed drinks in the pickup area. She wasn't wearing gloves, and I don't think she washed her hands in-between tasks, but she was placing the drinks onto the counter while holding them by the top part, aka the lid from where people drink! I was shocked at how unbothered she was while doing that, as if that's how she was trained, or she was never corrected.

Since I visited Carp Moon Café through a Yelp Experience, it has become one of my favorite cafés,…read moreand every time I come to Carpinteria, I stop by here. My favorite drink is the café de olla. I love the cinnamon flavor. This time, I tried the Blueberry scone, which was warm and delicious. They bake them at the shop every day. The owner and her son are very friendly and nice. I saw their posts on SNS showing them helping local people. I thought it was wonderful, so I wanted to support their local business too. There is outdoor seating, you can have coffee with your dog! There is no parking around the café, so I park in the public parking lot near the beach. Why not stop by this café while you are at the beach or shopping in downtown Carpinteria?

How thrilled am I to see Carp Moon Cafe is going strong in Carpinteria! Today I'm having their cafe…read morede Olla in a gorgeous for-here mug made with alternative milk (oat). The business is as adorable as I remember with a plethora of good options including chilaquiles. I'm so excited to be back. Staff is very friendly.

Excellent quality ice cream. Kinda pricey, but servings are…read moregood amount. Got the single + extra + extra = 3 scoops I guess. And it was packed into the larger cup for an overindulgence for me and my wife, lol! Pistachio has tons of pieces. Salted caramel so smooth and satisfying. Wife always enjoys any of the coffee flavors. Several locations, like the one in SB market and tried Carpinteria. This location had the friendliest gal who helped us in Feb. Great location for Rori's! Only the prices help prevent me from eating too much of it!

Friendly, Fast, and Happy Service! A huge Thanks for the most delicious Organic Chocolate Chip Ice…read moreCream for Mother's Day Celebration! FREE, yes FREE!!