Just a few miles south of Montecito, and 12 miles from downtown Santa Barbara, you’ll find this friendly seaside community with a small-town charm that will make you want to kick off your shoes and slip into your flip-flops and head to the beach. Home to both a world-renowned surf break — Rincon Point — and the historic Santa Barbara Polo Club, one of the oldest in the United States, Carpinteria captures a perfect blend of casual elegance and a funky beach town. In “Carp” you’ll find luxury real estate that includes everything from beachfront estates to sprawling ranches and elegant hillside villas with remarkable ocean views.