Beaches:
Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara 93109 • 805-687-3714 • map
Known locally as Hendry's
Great for sunbathing, whale watching
Butterfly Beach
1230 Channel Dr, Montecito 93108 • 805-684-2811 • map
Long sandy beach with a gentle slope
Across from the Santa Barbara Biltmore
Great to walk or play in the waves
Carpinteria State Beach
Sixth St, Carpinteria 93013 • 805-684-2811 • map
Great beach for overnight camping and recreation
Good surf fishing and tide pooling
Excellent claming during minus tides
El Capitan State Beach
El Capitan State Beach Rd, Goleta 93117 • 805-968-1033 • map
Thriving tide pools
Includes park with nature trials and camp sites
Sea lions and seals offshore
Goleta Beach County Park
5986 Sandspit Rd, Goleta 93117 • 805-967-1300 • map
Stroll or fish from scenic 1500 ft. pier
Sand volleyball courts
Fishing, picnic area, lifeguard
Jalama Beach County Park
Jalama Beach Rd, Lompoc 93436 • 805-736-6316 • map
Long, sandy beaches
Good surfing and bird watching
Camping, general store
Leadbetter Beach
Jalama Beach Rd, Lompoc 93436 • 805-736-6316 • map
Excellent surfing beach
Windsurfing haven
Landscaped picnic area
Lookout Beach County Park
Lookout Park Rd, Summerland 93067 • 805-969-1720 • map
Panoramic view from bluffs
Great surfing and sunbathing
Barbecue areas and hiking trails
Rincon Beach
Lookout Park Rd, Summerland 93067 • 805-969-1720 • map
One of the best spots in the area for surfing
Also known as a good place for surf fishing
Harbor seals frolic on the beach
West Beach
Lookout Park Rd, Summerland 93067 • 805-969-1720 • map
Good swimming beach
Quiet, palm-lined beach
Lifeguard on duty
Parks:
Alameda Park
1400 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara 93101 • 805-564-5418 • map
Big 'KIDS WORLD' play structure for children
Family friendly with gardens and trails
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
1400 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara 93101 • 805-564-5418 • map
Downtown jewel with desert plants and budding flowers
Peaceful - Beautiful landscaping with birds and butterflies
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
Hwy 154, Santa Barbara 93105 • 805-686-5054 • map
Outstanding bird-watching
Fishing, swimming pool, boating, over 500 camp sites
Year-round narrated nature cruises
Chase Palm Park
236 East Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 93101 • 805-962-8956 • map
10 acre shoreline park
Sports fields, bathhouse
Site of Sunday Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts show
El Presidio State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara 93101 • 805-966-9719 • map
Restored or reconstructed buildings of 18th century Spanish fort
Exhibits, programs and guided tours
Franceschi Park
1510 Mission Ridge Rd, Santa Barbara 93103 • 805-564-5418 • map
Panoramic views of city, ocean and Channel Islands
Rare botanical collection
Walkways and overlooks, picnic area
La Purisima Mission State Park
2295 Purisima Rd, Lompoc 93436 • 805-733-3713 • map
Mission Life Days, crafts demonstrations
Native American and mission relics
Gardens and 14 miles of hiking trails
Nojoqui Falls Park
3200 S. Alisal Rd, Solvang 93463 • 805-688-4217 • map
Beautiful 164 foot waterfall
Picnic and barbecue areas, athletic fields and playgrounds
Good spot for bird watching
Rocky Nook Park
610 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara 93105 • 805-568-2465 • map
Explore the foothills with beautiful rocks and creeks
Picnic and barbecue areas, limited parking
Shoreline Park
610 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara 93105 • 805-568-2465 • map
Incredible ocean and harbor views
Picnic and barbecue areas, great for families
Good spot for kite flying
Stevens Park
610 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara 93105 • 805-568-2465 • map
Picnic and Barbecue area with kids play structure
Oak trees, rocks and trails
Stow Grove Park
610 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara 93105 • 805-568-2465 • map
Large group picnic areas available for reservation
Softball, volleyball and horseshoe courts
Plenty of trees and trails
Tucker's Grove County Park
Cathedral Oaks Rd, Santa Barbara 93111 • 805-967-1112 • map
Large picnic grounds, good for dogs
Kids play areas with many foothill trails
