Beaches in Santa Barbara

From wide sandy stretches with golden hour views to rugged bluffside escapes and tucked-away coves made for lingering, Santa Barbara is packed with beaches worth every sunset.

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If you only have time for a few, start here โ€” Santa Barbaraโ€™s most beaches, handpicked.
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.
Butterfly Beach

Butterfly Beach

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Montecito
4.7
A scenic coastal retreat with soft sands and open space, ideal for long walks, beach volleyball, and wildlife spotting.
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.
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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Oceanfront & Harbor Beaches

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Walkable wine stops, golden hour patios, and small-batch pours โ€” this is how Santa Barbara does wine.
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East Beach

East Beach

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Santa Barbara
4.5
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West Beach

West Beach

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Santa Barbara
4.8
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Leadbetter Beach

Leadbetter Beach

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Santa Barbara
4.6
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Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

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Santa Barbara
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Family Friendly Beaches

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Fresh taps. Chill vibes. Santa Barbara brews.
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Leadbetter Beach

Leadbetter Beach

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Santa Barbara
4.6
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Butterfly Beach

Butterfly Beach

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Montecito
4.7
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Arroyo Burro

Arroyo Burro

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Santa Barbara
4.7
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Sunset & Date-Night Beaches

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Crafted cocktails, thoughtful pours, and intimate vibes โ€” where conversation flows as smoothly as the drinks.
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Butterfly Beach

Butterfly Beach

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Montecito
4.7
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Shoreline Park

Shoreline Park

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Santa Barbara
4.8
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Mesa Lane Beach

Mesa Lane Beach

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Santa Barbara
4.7
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Summerland Beach

Summerland Beach

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Summerland
4.6
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Miramar Beach

Miramar Beach

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Montecito
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Surf &ย Active Beaches

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Harbor breezes, sunset skies, and drinks with a front-row seat to the Pacific.
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Mesa Lane Beach

Mesa Lane Beach

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Santa Barbara
4.7
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Campus Point Beach

Campus Point Beach

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Santa Barbara
4.8
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Dog-Friendly Beaches

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Big screens, cold drinks, and the kind of game-day energy that keeps you in your seat until the final whistle.
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Arroyo Burro

Arroyo Burro

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Santa Barbara
4.7
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Mesa Lane Beach

Mesa Lane Beach

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Santa Barbara
4.7
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Summerland Beach

Summerland Beach

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Summerland
4.6
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One Thousand Steps

One Thousand Steps

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Santa Barbara
4.8
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Hidden Gems & Local Favorites

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Low lights. Good drinks. Stay awhile.
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More Mesa Beach

More Mesa Beach

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Santa Barbara
4.6
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