Business and Organizations 135 students, ages from 6 to 12 worked together to complete this CyberFair project on March 14, 2001. Our school serves 375 third through fifth grade students. It is nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains of Los Padres National Forest. Carpinteria is a small, ocean-side, rural community located about 80 miles North of Los Angeles in Santa Barbara County. Avocado and other fruit trees cover the hillsides.
Sandy beaches stretch for miles.
The main industries are tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and service occupations. Research and development in high technology fields are developing and becoming an important part of Carpinteria's growing economy. Our valley is home to approximately 15,000 residents and covers 11.6 square miles. Our project involved the students exploring the businesses and the business owners of our community. We invited other students within our school district to participate in our project.