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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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Saved Restaurants

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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Shoreline Park

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Park overlooking the water featuring playgrounds, grassy spaces, walking paths, and beach access in Santa Barbara.
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Ellwood Mesa Open Space & Sperling Preserve

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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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Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead

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Trailhead for a shaded, ascending hike to natural hot springs with warm pools of varying temperatures, located in Montecito, CA.
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Lassen Open Space

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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

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Beach access with sandy and rocky shore, offering playground, picnic areas, and dog-friendly zones in Summerland, CA.
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Douglas Family Preserve

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Open natural preserve near Santa Barbara offering scenic trails and beach access framed by coastal hills and sunshine.
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Jesusita Trailhead

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Shaded, oak-covered hiking trail in Santa Barbara offering gradual climbs, creek access, and beautiful views along a popular out-and-back path.
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Palermo Open Space

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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

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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

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Public beach with paved bike trails, picnic areas, and a 1,500-ft pier for walking and fishing.
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Rancho La Patera & Stow House c.1873

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Historic ranch and museum with peaceful grounds featuring lawn areas, picnic spots, and outdoor concerts in Goleta, CA.
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More Mesa Beach

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Cliffside beach near Santa Barbara offering a scenic walk, runs, and a clothing-optional area with ocean views and natural terrain.
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Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead

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Shady, creekside hiking trail in Santa Barbara offering moderate climbs, boulder scrambling, and family-friendly paths alongside water pools.
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Mesa Lane Beach

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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

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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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Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa

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Protected eucalyptus grove known for Monarch butterflies on Goleta’s coastal bluffs, offering peaceful trails and ocean views in a serene natural setting.
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Thunderbird Open Space

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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

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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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San Antonio Creek Trailhead

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Shaded, peaceful hiking trail with picnic areas along San Antonio Creek in Santa Barbara, offering river views and dog-friendly paths.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

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Museum with diverse exhibits including art, regional history, a planetarium, and a butterfly garden in Santa Barbara.
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West Beach

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Wide sandy beach with kayak and SUP rentals, anchored by Stearns Wharf’s shops and dining in Santa Barbara.
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Lake Los Carneros

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A tranquil lake in Goleta known for scenic walking trails, abundant wildlife, and peaceful natural surroundings.
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More Mesa Dr

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A scenic coastal space in Eastern Goleta Valley offering expansive sea views and natural open landscape typical of California's coast.
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Miramar Beach

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Scenic beachfront lane lined with homes, featuring a popular bar and restaurant perfect for ocean views and relaxation.
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Leadbetter Beach

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City beach with soft white sand, grassy picnic lawns, and well-maintained showers and restrooms along Santa Barbara's waterfront.
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Andree Clark Bird Refuge

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Saltwater marsh with a scenic walking path, birdwatching platforms, and diverse waterfowl habitat near Santa Barbara’s East Beach.
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Greek Park

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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

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Historic Spanish-style courthouse gardens featuring vibrant tile work, murals, and panoramic city views, ideal for picnics and photography.
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San Ysidro Trailhead

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Rocky trailhead for hiking with river crossings and waterfalls, featuring ocean views and wildlife in Santa Barbara’s scenic foothills.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

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Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools and tidepool tanks on Santa Barbara's historic Stearns Wharf.
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Arroyo Burro Beach County Park

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Oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards and grassy picnic areas welcoming off-leash dogs in Santa Barbara.
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Via Regina Open Space

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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

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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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Wells-Elings Marsh Trail

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Coastal marsh trail in Goleta offering easy, flat loop hikes with abundant wildlife viewing including birds and small animals.
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

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Enchanting 78-acre garden with 5.5 miles of trails, a redwood grove, and authentic Japanese tea garden in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Armitos Park and Community Gardens

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Spacious park in Goleta with playgrounds featuring climbing structures and swings, plus community garden plots and shaded picnic areas.

A Culinary Journey Through Santa Barbara