Be sure to bring cash. No credit cards. Best chocolate Banana shakes! Line on the weekends gets lost long. Plan ahead

Have been coming to The Spot since I was a kid, and throughout the years it has never disappointed. I'm a huge fan of their fish tacos and onion rings. Yes it's a bit steep, but hey, you get what you pay for! I'd like to try their chili bowl next time. read more

Good food, horrible service. Ordered a garden burger and fries told I didn't pay for fries ($9.00). Okay, I paid for onion rings that never came. Had to get a refund for fries and onion rings that never came. Good luck! Maybe if the cooks weren't on their cell phones the orders would be accurate. read more

Very good burger and FF's. Nice deck and great people watching. Meat and veggies were fresh. Be prepared for line but it goes fast. We will be back read more

We have never been disappointed with the food at "The Spot". It is better to go after lunch hour, as there can be a line. Tacos or Burgers are very good, Patio dining, and steps to the beach! Do know it is cash only. read more

At least one stop @ The Spot (cha-cha-cha) is a "must" on our annual family vacation to Carp, Yummy burgers at a very handy location just 2 blocks up Linden from the beach. Colorful local flavor adjacent to a very funky beachside neighborhood. Part of the total experience. Check out Island Brewing nearby. read more

Great juicy mouth watering burgers here. Perfect location near the beach and near downtown carp. It has a little bit of a grungy feeling but for a burger joint, it's just fine. I'd recommend it overall and it's my favorite burger place around. read more

Great burger for the price/location. I don't agree w the reviews saying mcD's has better, its perfect to take to the beach. Line as long, but quick service. Ordered double cheese burger, it was deliciously juicy. read more

I love this place. We fish and surf and around lunch time we take break and get a burger. The burgers are awesome and the fries are fairly good too. I crave these burgers all the time, they are just too far for me to travel. Every time I'm in Carpenteria, I stop here and get a delicious burger. read more

I had a great chili cheese burger and chili cheese fries. I was in one of those moods and it really hit "The Spot". See what I did there? :) Anyway, I am a fan and will keep coming back to it. read more

Went to the Spot recently during a short vacation. I really liked it. I got a chilli reano burrito and i really enjoyed it. Took a bit of a burger and it was tasty. Great place for the kids and after you eat you caqn walk down to the beach. read more

My first visit was recently and I should have ordered a burger as that's what it's known for. I got the fish and chips. The fish was pretty good but the chips were mediocre at best. I will probably go back again but without the fries. read more

Decent AmeriMex food. The location was right outta Surf City. Worth a hungry beach comber check out.

Growing up in Carp meant weekly trips to the spot! As an adult its still a must when visiting

Great old time hamburger spot hence the name plenty of parking seating is limited but adequate dogs are welcome & only steps from one of the nicest beaches around. I've only had the double cheese burger which was outstanding. read more

Everything's pretty good. Only complain I have is they should have purple onions in their burgers rather than white

I got a regular hamburger and a vanilla milkshake from here and it was delicious! The hamburger reminded me a lot of In-n-Out. I wish it would have been bigger but the sauce was very tasty and the meat was juicy. The ingredients were fresh and hot off the grill. The shake was definitely the best milkshake I've ever had. It was very creamy and thick, not watery at all. If you think In-n-Out shakes are good, you have to try The Spot's milkshakes!!! read more

Everything taste great. Our family has been going here for years. When ever we are in town beach camping one nights dinner is always from the spot. Great bacon cheese hamburger and chocolate malt. They have a diverse menu and can pull it off. read more

Killer burgers and fish tacos take them to go to island brewery across the street and have a beer. Walking distance from the state beach campground. read more

They have some pretty good burgers right on the beach , perfect for right after you spend the day at the beach

The way I remember it, The Spot was famous for Enchiladas before their rise to Burger fame. On a recent visit I had plans to relive the past with an Enchilada; but it is not even on the menu. The backup was an Asada Chimichonga; the presentation was very well done, but too many of the small Asada cubes contained gristle; marring the overall great taste. A double cheeseburger was also purchased; again, great taste but the bun did not last long at containing the insides; fortunately, they have forks. The chocolate Shakes and Malts are still some of the best. Besides the desirable food, another reason we should continue returning to The Spot is to visit a part of history; that is left. In the 1950s and early 60s my family spent their summer vacations camping at the State Beach. During those happy times the Southern Pacific Railroad Station was just across the tracks from The Spot. The lemon packing sheds were a little east down the tracks from the Station. What a great smell; and there was a continuous supply of lemonade for us when we kids visited the packers. Across the street from The Spot on what is now the Tomol Interpretive Play Area was erected the seasonal Bingo Game. At the beach end of Linden Avenue on the same side as The Spot was the Beach Store. Out of all of these places, The Spot is the only one remaining. Maybe our patronage of the Spot will keep this bit of history in tact; and let the workers in that small building know we appreciate them. read more

There were 11 of us and everyone liked what they had. Between us we had fried clams - delicious, fried shrimp, burgers, and salads. The onion rings looked huge and yummy. read more

Pretty good little burger spot right on linden ! The chicken strips are my favorite and the fries are good too.

We had the cheeseburgers, fries, onion rings, coke and a chocolate shake. If this is a tourist trap as I have read it is a perfectly enjoyable and yummy trap. The Cheeseburgers are better than In n Out, fries and onion rings were tasty - as I write this my mouth is watering, and the chocolate shake was very good. Nice place to relax in the evening and then take a nice walk through the park across the street and on to the beach. We did go for the breakfast burritos but were told that they only have them in the summertime. read more

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We went there for breakfast, the coffee was really good and the food was great. Had a huge Bagel sandwich with eggs and bacon along with hash browns that were perfect. This is the perfect little beach cafe. My daughter had fish tacos which also looked delicious and a large portion. This place was very reasonable, cute and the staff was so friendly. read more

my bf always sends me pictures of what hes eating from "the spot" and i always am jealous. i recently met him for lunch and i cant wait to go back. ive always ate at chains almost as good as "the spot" but they don't provide jalapenos, banana peppers and pepperoncinis. very friendly, lots of seating and a short distance to the beach. read more

Went with 10 friends after a fun day at Carpinteria beach this last Sunday on Labor Day weekend before 6pm. The food number system came out jumbled, so I waited a few minutes with a friend for her order. I ordered a chocolate shake and fish and chips and my husband had a cheeseburger with guacamole. We LOVED the food. Right after I took a sip of my $4+ shake I thought it was strange that it was watery. I ate the rest of my food with a few sips and thought that was they were. So we are sitting there and everyone in group was talking about their food- no complaints. I raved about the fish and chips. I asked if anyone got a shake and how theirs were. Everyone said great and thick. (One got a vanilla and another a strawberry) they were serving shakes galore. Once in a blue moon you may get a dud. Well I went to the window and asked for a new one since it was watery. The girl shook it and asked the girl making them. She took it out and saw my number and said it was because I let it sit there and gave me a look that would kill. I said no it was like that from the get go. She said fine but it will take awhile since backed up on shakes. You would think customer service wise you would bump it up. But nope I waited for the girl making shakes to make about 8 in front of me. I was scared to leave for thinking they may do something to my drink. Then she walked up to window and literally SLAMMED my shake on counter and turned around abruptly. No here you are, sorry for the wait, or for the first shake done wrong. Two girls in light green spot shirts were so rude. The girl taking orders was very nice. Then to top it off we live an hour away and that new shake was thick almost the whole way home.... read more

A burger, fries and a shake will set you back about 10 bucks here, and I can't say that you're getting much better than at In & Out for 5 bucks. Maybe the shake is a bit better and the burger has a little more meat, but they undercook the burgers to try and disguise the poor quality of the frozen patties. (well cooked beef, if it's not good quality , gets rubbery and full of grizzle). Probably a great place years ago when all they did was burgers and did them well, but the current management has a huge big menu of Mexican food and fried frozen food and this and that, service is slow and everythings just , well, worth a stop if you're there at the beach with nothing else around and starving...but no longer a place worth pulling off the freeway for. read more

The burgers were good but I definitely don't think it lived up to the rating of 4 stars. The burgers were average size and had fresh veggies inside which was a plus. However, the serving of chili cheese fries was pathetic and not very tasty. The fries were mushy and the cooks were pretty stingy with the chili and cheese. The staff were helpful but indifferent and not very engaging. They had two seating areas, one inside and one outside. Both are pretty well kept and I saw someone walking around and wiping down the tables and chairs every 10 minutes or so. Overall, I would have rated 3 stars if it weren't for the fact that this place is EXPENSIVE. For a double cheeseburger, regular cheeseburger, order of chili cheese fries, a large Dr. Pepper, and a small diet coke I paid $17. If you are looking for a quick bite to eat and you don't mind paying a bit extra for mediocre food, then this is "The Spot". But if you want more bang for your buck, I'd advise going to another burger joint. read more

Usually pretty rude service but hey, what can ya say..good burger for cheap lol.

This is our current favorite stop when traveling up or down the 101. My husband and I always stop for a burger, fries/onion rings and share a pineapple milkshake. There is always a line but it moves pretty fast, cash only, ample parking (usually towing a trailer) and outdoor seating. read more

Close to carp beach, and great, filling food after a day at the beach! Ate nachos, fries and milk shake. Spicy salsa verde, twas bomb!!!

The food is pretty good. It is a good quick stop local touristy place to get food and bring it to the beach for a picnic. Lots of parking.

Great. burgers, great location near the beach, we love this place. So what if the bathrooms aren't perfect people? Lol. You're in a tiny beach town at a small burger stand. And for the ones who complain its cash only, it's not the only place in Carpinteria that's cash only.. We just went and got cash. We thought it was part of the charm. We love Carpinteria and will go to The Spot every time we're here. read more

About 2 blocks from the beach this place has some burgers that are hard to beat! It's cash only and usually has quite a line of customers waiting, but if you have the time it's well worth it. They also serve Mexican fare and fish and chowder. From what I've heard, all good as well! And plenty of patio seating if you want to bring your furry friends. read more

Yum yum, burgers, corn dogs, fries & shakes so tasty after a long day at the beach, a must in Carp

One word: YUMMY. This place was a lucky find. The burger I had was the best burger I've had in several years. Very juicy. The fries were very good too. Prices are cheap for all that you get. Worth trying out if you have never been here before. If I lived near The Spot ( which I don't ), I would eat there all the time! read more

When you're at carpinteria state beach You can't beat the spot. When I'm in Carp I always get a double cheese burger and take it down to the beach. It's a good old fashioned burger that you can't go wrong with. The line can get a bit long but once you order the food comes fast! Gotta say I'd give five stars if they brought the homemade salsa back, I really missed that, it really completed the cheese burger. Although I've eaten there twice this week! read more

Deserves much more credit than 3 1/2 stars in my opinion. GREAT double cheeseburger. GOOD chili fries. GREAT prices for on the beach. I'll definitely be back. read more

The spot serves the very best hamburgers on the planet... Everything is SPOT on, and has been the same since the 80s (probably earlier, but I wasn't alive before then...)-- You don't mess with perfection! read more