Prufrock's is a historic home that was completely renovated before opening in 1995. Remodeling was designed to restore the original integrity of the house and also make it functional as a Bed and Breakfast Inn. The location is most desirable. It is away from the freeway just one block from a beautiful beachside park and right in the middle of main street charm. Guests can exit the front door for a beautiful sunset walk on the beach or visit one of the many shops or restaurants close by.
Judy and Jim Halvorsen, owner/managers of the inn, were raised in rural Iowa, meeting at ages nine and ten on a family farm. They hold memories of a kind of hospitality often forgotten in a fast-paced world.
The small towns in their experience were hubs of local activity. Friends browsed shops and then stopped by for coffee at the corner cafe. Articles in the local paper focused more on the immediate community than distant international issues. People cared about each other and welcomed strangers. These experiences helped form an approach to hospitality.
When Judy and Jim discovered Carpinteria, in the shadow of Santa Barbara, it reminded them of these Iowa roots. Here, too people stop to share personal conversation. Even though its setting is beachfront, it provides a different experience than most 'typical' beach towns. Several guests have commented that it is a ‘normal’ small town that just happens to be on one of the most beautiful beaches in southern California. And as an added bonus, it is ten minutes to the elegance of Santa Barbara city center.
