A scenic coastal retreat with soft sands and open space, ideal for long walks, beach volleyball, and wildlife spotting.
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North Campus Open Space
North Campus Open Space
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Goleta
4.7
Restored natural wetlands and hiking area with diverse trails, coastal views, and abundant native plants and wildlife in Goleta, CA.
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Sands Beach
Sands Beach
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Isla Vista
4.6
A scenic public beach in Isla Vista known for tide pools, snowy plover habitat, sunset views, and long coastal walks.
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Arroyo Burro
Arroyo Burro
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Santa Barbara
4.7
A clean, calm, sunny river beach with scenic views and peaceful surroundings in Santa Barbara.
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Patterson Open Space
Patterson Open Space
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Santa Barbara
4.2
Spacious no-leash dog park in Santa Barbara with open grassy fields, shade, and peaceful creekside paths surrounded by tall trees.
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Mission Rose Garden
Mission Rose Garden
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Santa Barbara
4.8
Fragrant rose gardens with scenic views of the Old Mission and mountains, perfect for picnics and relaxing strolls.
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Mesa Lane Steps
Mesa Lane Steps
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Santa Barbara
4.8
A scenic beach access with roughly 250 steps leading down to a secluded sandy cove surrounded by cliffs, perfect for exercise and ocean views.
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Camino Corto Open Space
Camino Corto Open Space
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Isla Vista
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A peaceful open space in Isla Vista offering natural landscapes ideal for walking and enjoying serene outdoors in a coastal California community.
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Univ Circle Open Space
Univ Circle Open Space
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Santa Barbara
4.7
Spacious, shaded park in Santa Barbara featuring playgrounds, picnic tables, and tennis courts. Welcomes dogs and offers wheelchair access.
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Stow Canyon Open Space
Stow Canyon Open Space
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Goleta
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Expansive natural space in Goleta offering scenic trails through coastal canyon landscapes. Popular for hiking and wildlife viewing.
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Shoreline Park Outlook
Shoreline Park Outlook
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Santa Barbara
4.9
An expansive green outlook in Santa Barbara’s East Mesa offering peaceful walking paths and panoramic views of the ocean and Channel Islands.
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One Thousand Steps
One Thousand Steps
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Santa Barbara
4.8
A stunning Santa Barbara beach reachable by about 150 steps, popular for its rocky shore, dog-friendly access, and tranquil coastal views.
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Ellwood Mesa Coastal Trail
Ellwood Mesa Coastal Trail
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Goleta
4.8
Coastal trail in Goleta featuring eucalyptus groves, bluffs, and ocean views, popular for hiking, birdwatching, and dog walking.
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Kellogg Open Space
Kellogg Open Space
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Santa Barbara
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Kellogg Open Space offers natural open landscapes ideal for hiking and outdoor exploration in Santa Barbara.
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Shoreline Park - Playground
Shoreline Park - Playground
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Santa Barbara
4.8
Scenic playground within Shoreline Park, renowned for ocean breezes, picnic spots, and beach access in Santa Barbara.
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Hendry's Beach Cove
Hendry's Beach Cove
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Santa Barbara
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A serene coastal spot featuring picturesque ocean views and sandy shores, perfect for scenic walks and nature observation.
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Arroyo Burro Open Space
Arroyo Burro Open Space
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Santa Barbara
4.6
Brushy open space in Santa Barbara featuring trails, creekside areas, and dog-friendly zones for hiking and relaxing walks.
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Ennisbrook Open Space
Ennisbrook Open Space
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Santa Barbara
4.6
Peaceful open space in Santa Barbara offering easy hiking and walking trails along creeks with natural rock bridges and dog-friendly paths.
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East Beach
East Beach
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Santa Barbara
4.5
Long sandy beach lined with palms, known for spectacular sunsets and volleyball courts, lifeguarded in summer.
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Calle Barquero Open Space
Calle Barquero Open Space
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Santa Barbara
4.2
Quiet neighborhood park with large play structures, grassy open space, picnic tables, and a water fountain in Santa Barbara.
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Winchester II Open Space
Winchester II Open Space
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Goleta
4.0
Open natural space in Goleta featuring playgrounds, picnic tables, and dog-friendly areas amid well-maintained grounds.
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Ellwood Mesa Open Space & Sperling Preserve
Ellwood Mesa Open Space & Sperling Preserve
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Goleta
4.8
A coastal preserve in Goleta with flat loop trails, eucalyptus forests, and scenic ocean bluffs ideal for hiking, birdwatching, and dog walking.
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Lassen Open Space
Lassen Open Space
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Goleta
4.5
Open natural space in Goleta featuring quiet trails and a nearby bike path, known for dog-friendly spots along a peaceful creek.
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Summerland Beach
Summerland Beach
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Summerland
4.6
Beach access with sandy and rocky shore, offering playground, picnic areas, and dog-friendly zones in Summerland, CA.
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Palermo Open Space
Palermo Open Space
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Santa Barbara
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Palermo Open Space features natural landscapes ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing, offering tranquil outdoor recreation in Santa Barbara’s Hidden Valley.
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Campus Point Beach
Campus Point Beach
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Santa Barbara
4.8
A scenic beach with tide pools, ocean views, and surf access beside the University of California Santa Barbara.
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Goleta Beach Park
Goleta Beach Park
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Goleta
4.5
Public beach with paved bike trails, picnic areas, and a 1,500-ft pier for walking and fishing.
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Mesa Lane Beach
Mesa Lane Beach
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Santa Barbara
4.7
Natural coastal beach with rocky shoreline, perfect for quiet walks and ocean views, famous for a long stair descent and surfing spots.
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Winchester I Open Space
Winchester I Open Space
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Goleta
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Spacious hillside park in Goleta offering large grassy areas ideal for dogs and kids with scenic trails and open access all day.
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Thunderbird Open Space
Thunderbird Open Space
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Goleta
3.8
Expansive grassy open space in Goleta with scattered trees for shade, ideal for dog walking, sports, and neighborhood relaxation.
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Tabano Hollow Open Space
Tabano Hollow Open Space
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Santa Barbara
4.4
Sprawling dog-friendly open space with off-leash hours, shaded areas, and grassy stretches for dogs to run freely near Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
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Santa Barbara
4.7
Museum with diverse exhibits including art, regional history, a planetarium, and a butterfly garden in Santa Barbara.
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West Beach
West Beach
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Santa Barbara
4.8
Wide sandy beach with kayak and SUP rentals, anchored by Stearns Wharf’s shops and dining in Santa Barbara.
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Leadbetter Beach
Leadbetter Beach
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Santa Barbara
4.6
City beach with soft white sand, grassy picnic lawns, and well-maintained showers and restrooms along Santa Barbara's waterfront.
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Greek Park
Greek Park
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Isla Vista
4.0
Small outdoor park in Isla Vista featuring basketball and volleyball courts, sand areas, and open spaces for recreation.
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens
Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens
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Santa Barbara
4.8
Historic Spanish-style courthouse gardens featuring vibrant tile work, murals, and panoramic city views, ideal for picnics and photography.
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Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
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Santa Barbara
4.7
Oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards and grassy picnic areas welcoming off-leash dogs in Santa Barbara.
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Via Regina Open Space
Via Regina Open Space
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Santa Barbara
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Natural open space in Santa Barbara featuring scenic outdoor areas ideal for casual visits and nature appreciation.
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Window to the Sea Park
Window to the Sea Park
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Goleta
4.7
Small coastal park in Goleta with ocean views, swings, and a peaceful spot to relax by the sea any time of day.
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Armitos Park and Community Gardens
Armitos Park and Community Gardens
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Goleta
4.4
Spacious park in Goleta with playgrounds featuring climbing structures and swings, plus community garden plots and shaded picnic areas.
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Tarragona Open Space
Tarragona Open Space
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Goleta
4.6
A natural, grassy open space in Goleta featuring walking paths, scenic oaks, and dog-friendly areas with benches and trash facilities.
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Leadbetter Beach Cove
Leadbetter Beach Cove
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Santa Barbara
None
A scenic coastal spot showcasing Santa Barbara's iconic shoreline, ideal for beach strolls and ocean views.
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Bohnett Park
Bohnett Park
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Santa Barbara
4.4
A sizeable urban park with a creek, playground, basketball courts, picnic areas, and open grassy spaces for gatherings in Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara Point
Santa Barbara Point
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Santa Barbara
4.7
Peninsula spot with sweeping ocean views, scenic walking paths, and benches for peaceful rest by Santa Barbara’s coast.
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Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn
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Santa Barbara
4.5
Polished, ocean-view hotel with refined Italian dining, a heated pool, and easy beach access in Santa Barbara's East Beach area.
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Butterfly Beach
North Campus Open Space
Sands Beach
Arroyo Burro
Patterson Open Space
Mission Rose Garden
Mesa Lane Steps
Camino Corto Open Space
Univ Circle Open Space
Stow Canyon Open Space
Shoreline Park Outlook
One Thousand Steps
Ellwood Mesa Coastal Trail
Kellogg Open Space
Shoreline Park - Playground
Hendry's Beach Cove
Arroyo Burro Open Space
Ennisbrook Open Space
East Beach
Calle Barquero Open Space
Winchester II Open Space
Ellwood Mesa Open Space & Sperling Preserve
Lassen Open Space
Summerland Beach
Palermo Open Space
Campus Point Beach
Goleta Beach Park
Mesa Lane Beach
Winchester I Open Space
Thunderbird Open Space
Tabano Hollow Open Space
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
West Beach
Leadbetter Beach
Greek Park
Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens
Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
Via Regina Open Space
Window to the Sea Park
Armitos Park and Community Gardens
Tarragona Open Space
Bohnett Park
Santa Barbara Point
Santa Barbara Inn
