The Carpinteria Arts Center aims to inspire creativity by providing a diverse menu of cultural programs that enrich the lives from the young, to the young at heart. The Arts Center offers a plethora of opportunities for residents & visitors to gather together to celebrate the picturesque coastal town.
Carpinteria Valley Museum includes exhibits that reflect the histories of the three cultures that have dwelt in the region: the Chumash people; Spanish and Mexican settlers; and the pioneers. The museum hosts historical photographs that reflect the development of the region as well as artifacts left behind by former inhabitants.