Hit or miss on the food. I've had it burned one trip, under-cooked the next, and just your average food when it's done right. This place should be appreciated for what it is though - convenient for beach-goers, and a slice of Carp history. More

Restaurant is called The Spot. The location is ideal because you can get your food and walk to the beach or the children's park across the street. My husband insisted on taking me there during our Santa Barbara vacation because he said The Spot had the best milkshakes! They were great. We ordered burgers, fish tacos and shakes. Yum! They... More

Superb boardwalk burger, decent fries, cold sodee-pop, and friendly girls in the window. Definitely add the bacon, and help yourself to the jalapeños on the condiment bar. Cash Only!! More

We had heard about The Spot from a friend, so when we were cruising the area and "spotted" this place, we had to stop for lunch. There was a long line and a local guy in front of us got a call and he told the person he couldn't talk because he was at The Spot and he sounded very... More

These are the best burgers for 50 miles..... Carpinteria is a perfect little beach town. The Spot is the only place for great burgers - 2 blocks from the beach..... Just go... More

We ate at The Spot yesterday and I'm thinking of going back tomorrow. They toast their buns and their chili reminds me of Tommy's -- I'm a fan! They do charge $.50 for soda refills though, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. More

Whenever your travels take you to a small community or a bedroom neighborhood there always seems to be a place that everyone tells you, “You’ve got to go there and eat”! If you’ve ever been in Carpinteria, California, The Spot is that place that you have to visit. The Spot is a little burger joint about 150 yards from the... More

My son said it was, "the best malt in the world", and "way better than in-and-out". I would have to agree. The burgers were thick and juicy. I even ventured out and had the grilled chicken which was huge and well cooked. Onion rings and chunky fries! What more could you want after a long day at the beach? More

this is a little hamburger stand on the main street in carpinteria a couple blocks up from the beach....It has good burgers, great fries and the milkshakes are terrific! it is a little bit pricier than the fast food places, but the food and beachy hamburger stand ambience make it worthwhile! More