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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Santa Barbara. No fluff, just greatness at different price points.

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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Santa Barbara. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.

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Cold Spring Trailhead

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4.7
Scenic hiking area in Montecito featuring loop and out-and-back trails, creek crossings, and waterfalls with stunning views.
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Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

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4.8
Lush garden featuring diverse trees, koi ponds, butterfly garden, and picnic area within Santa Barbara's serene Upper East neighborhood.
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Butterfly Beach

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4.7
A scenic coastal retreat with soft sands and open space, ideal for long walks, beach volleyball, and wildlife spotting.
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Los Baños del Mar Pool

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4.4
A spacious 50m outdoor lap pool with stunning harbor and palm tree views, ideal for fitness and community swimming in Santa Barbara.
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South Coast Railroad Museum

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4.6
Historic depot museum in Goleta showcasing railroading history with exhibits and short train rides around the grounds.
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North Campus Open Space

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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

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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

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4.7
A clean, calm, sunny river beach with scenic views and peaceful surroundings in Santa Barbara.
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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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4.7
Interactive science, technology, and arts museum in Santa Barbara offering hands-on exhibits for kids and families to explore and create.
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Hope Ranch Public Beach

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Coastal beach offering scenic views and open access for outdoor recreation in Eastern Goleta Valley.
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The Stow House

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4.7
A historical ranch and beautiful arboretum featuring a peaceful lake, picnic areas, trails, and weekend tours in Goleta.
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More Mesa Beach Cove

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A scenic coastal spot featuring natural beach cove views, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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Patterson Open Space

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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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Stearns Wharf

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Historic pier building offering iconic waterfront views in Santa Barbara. A gateway spot for coastal strolls and marine sights.
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Santa Barbara Museum Of Art

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4.5
Compact museum in Santa Barbara showcasing 20th-century Western American paintings and modern Asian ceramics.
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Jesusita Trail North

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Scenic hiking area with forested trails and panoramic views, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking nature immersion in Santa Barbara.
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Mission Rose Garden

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4.8
Fragrant rose gardens with scenic views of the Old Mission and mountains, perfect for picnics and relaxing strolls.
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Lake Los Carneros Park

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4.7
Serene Goleta park featuring peaceful lake views, scenic trails, bird watching, and picnic areas suitable for family and dog-friendly outings.
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Mesa Lane Steps

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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4.8
Coastal trail in Goleta featuring eucalyptus groves, bluffs, and ocean views, popular for hiking, birdwatching, and dog walking.
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San Ysidro Canyon

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5
Rugged ravine with scenic trails offering stunning natural views and outdoor adventure in Montecito's valleys.
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Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara

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4.6
1929 Spanish Colonial Revival courthouse offers murals, a tower with city views, and lush gardens hosting weddings in Santa Barbara.
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Wiman Trailhead

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5
Scenic Montecito trailhead offering moderate hikes with creek views and access to a wider trail network, open 24/7 for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Kellogg Open Space

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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4.0
Open natural space in Goleta featuring playgrounds, picnic tables, and dog-friendly areas amid well-maintained grounds.