Parks & Outdoor Spaces in Santa Barbara

Explore coastal trails, city parks, and lush open spaces for hiking, picnics, and waterfront views.

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Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead

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Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara

4.7
Shady, creekside hiking trail in Santa Barbara offering moderate climbs, boulder scrambling, and family-friendly paths alongside water pools.

Chase Palm Park

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Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara

4.6
Waterfront park lined with tall palm trees featuring walking/biking paths and lounging lawns for outdoor enjoyment.

Girsh Park

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Goleta

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Goleta

4.5
Neighborhood park in Goleta with a playground, picnic areas, sports fields, and basketball courts for active outdoor fun.

Goleta Slough Ecological Reserve

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Santa Barbara

4.7
Expansive coastal wetlands in Santa Barbara offering diverse trails and rich birdlife, great for hiking, wildlife viewing, and dog walking.

Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead

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Montecito

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Montecito

4.5
Trailhead for a shaded, ascending hike to natural hot springs with warm pools of varying temperatures, located in Montecito, CA.

More Mesa Dr

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Goleta

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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.

MacKenzie Park Dog Park

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Santa Barbara

4.6
Fenced dog park with separate areas for big and small dogs, wood chip surface, benches, and water fountains in Santa Barbara.

Greek Park

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Isla Vista

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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.

Wiman Trailhead

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Montecito

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Montecito

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

Wells-Elings Marsh Trail

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Goleta

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Goleta

5
Coastal marsh trail in Goleta offering easy, flat loop hikes with abundant wildlife viewing including birds and small animals.

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

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Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara

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

Window to the Sea Park

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Goleta

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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.

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 Barbaraโ€™s Hidden Valley.

Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa

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Goleta

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Goleta

4.6
Protected eucalyptus grove known for Monarch butterflies on Goletaโ€™s coastal bluffs, offering peaceful trails and ocean views in a serene natural setting.

Los Carneros Park

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Goleta

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A serene park offering open green spaces and quiet spots for relaxation and outdoor activities in Goleta, California.

Hale Park

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Santa Barbara

4.5
Hale Park features eucalyptus groves and oak woodlands with short trails and open grassy areas for off-leash dogs in Santa Barbaraโ€™s Eucalyptus Hill neighborhood.

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.

Spencer Adams Park

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Santa Barbara

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Urban green space in Santa Barbara Downtown offering a peaceful retreat with open lawns and accessible pathways.

Stow Canyon Open Space

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Goleta

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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.

Laurel Canyon Park

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Santa Barbara

4.3
A quiet foothill park featuring old-growth trees and a scenic hilltop bench, ideal for peaceful hikes and nature observation in Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

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Santa Barbara

4.6
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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