The Spot
A walk-up burger stand at the beach end of Linden Avenue — serving Carpinteria for decades.
A Carpinteria Institution
The Spot is the quintessential Southern California beach burger stand. Walk up, order at the window, and take your food to the sand.
Located at the beach end of Linden Avenue, The Spot has been serving burgers, fries, and shakes to hungry beachgoers for decades. The routine is simple: spend the morning at Carpinteria State Beach, walk up Linden, order at the window, and eat on the sand.
The menu covers the classic American burger stand bases — burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, and milkshakes — plus a selection of Mexican food including burritos and tacos. It's unpretentious, consistently good, and perfectly located.
The Menu
The Spot does a few things well: classic smash-style burgers, crispy fries, thick milkshakes, and a selection of Mexican items. The double cheeseburger is the most-ordered item. Chili cheese fries and chili cheese dogs are also popular.
For current menu items and pricing, visit The Spot directly — the menu is posted at the ordering window.
Quick Facts
- Address: 389 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria CA 93013
- Hours: Open daily — verify current hours directly
- Cuisine: American, burgers, Mexican
- $Price range: $
- PParking: Free street parking on Linden Ave + public lots near State Beach
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