John Calderwood Field - Carpinteria, Calif.
Carpinteria High gets the perfect Southern California ocean weather and spectacular views of coastal mountains to go with a thriving agricultural community. Oh, and the field is very nice as well.
Photo courtesy of Pat Cooney/Carpinteria High
Ocean breeze. Citrus orchards and flower farms all around. Views of mountains that look their best in the evening hours as the sun sets over the Pacific. Yeah, Carpinteria is a place that can easily be called paradise. This school located on Highway 101 between Santa Barbara and Ventura sits in some of America's best natural beauty.
Local look: "Carpinteria High School's John Calderwood Field dates back to when the school was built in 1962 and has hosted baseball competition ranging from Little League games to semi-pro. The school's baseball program takes special pride in the facility, which is maintained by the current Warriors coaching staff and players. The scenery is tough to beat, with beautiful coastal mountains springing up just beyond the outfield fences. Several of Carpinteria's famous avocado groves can also be seen from the bleachers. Tradition is important in Carpinteria, and home plate remains in the exact spot that it was when the Warriors won their first CIF championship in 1974."
- John Dvorak, Publisher at Presidio Sports (@PresidioSports)
