So... I fell in love with camping... mind you it's "foo-foo camping", but camping nonetheless. We have upgraded from the camping gear we received for our wedding (tent, sleeping bags & stove) to a well-loved hand me down of a tent trailer (now owned by some precious friends who cherish Carp as we do) and finally to a new tent trailer in 2004 (after proving to ourselves that beach camping was the life for us). We affectionately refer to it as "Our Beach House". We are particular though as to where we camp and have to say that our favorite spot is Carp! For the longest time the kids thought the only beach nearby was Carpinteria... ironically we live 15 minutes from the ocean, but it's just NOT the same. We began camping 4 to 5 times a year (Veteran's Day, Valentine's/Presidents Weekend, Easter, July & August). So glad I married into a family with camping traditions. Traditions that have, over the past fourteen years, become our own and made some of our best memories with precious friends. Around this time every year, I start to feel the need to get away. There's only one place I want to be... and these are just a few of my favorite reasons why... not to mention there's an amazing church around the corner from the campsite!!!
Beautiful sunsets on the beach with the ones you love!
The official spot for our Scrabble ritual and coffee!
Happy kids and Padero Grill!
Bike rides into town!
Farmer's Market & Candy Store!
Girly Mermaid time on the Beach!
Their own version of the Endless Summer!
Children who finally sleep in!!!
Great Family Memories!
Are we there YET???
yay!!! you're back! great post on carpinteria and camping. picturesque!
ReplyDeleteI love reading and hearing about all the Carpenteria camping stories! What an awesome family tradition!
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