Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara County, CA
Adventures in Santa Barbara
Scout analyzed 79 Santa Barbara places and surfaced the ones that actually fit adventure.
Places analyzed
79
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead
Upper East
Kids World
Outdoors
Arroyo Hondo Vista Point
Riviera
Franceschi Park
San Roque
Stevens Park
Hiking trails, picnicking areas & a playground situated on 25 acres around San Roque Canyon.
Upper East
Alameda Park
Tranquil 2-block park with a pond, vintage bandstand, sizable play structure & many rare trees.
East Mesa
Shoreline Park
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access.
Outdoors
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
Picturesque, pastoral lakeside park featuring campgrounds, fishing & other activities.
East Beach
Chase Palm Park
Waterfront park lined with tall palm trees, offering lounging lawns & a walking/biking path.
Upper East
Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
Lush garden with an array of tree & plant species, koi ponds, a picnic area & a butterfly garden.
West Mesa
Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs.
Outdoors
Inspiration Point Trailhead
Elings Park
Elings Park
Suburban spot with baseball fields, BMX raceway & hang gliding hills, plus picnic & event space.
Outdoors
Tuckers Grove Park
Tree-lined park offers hiking/biking trails alongside a creek, plus playgrounds & picnic amenities.
Santa Barbara Downtown
Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens
Outdoors
Rocky Nook Park
West Mesa
Douglas Family Preserve
Hiking paths & ocean views feature at this park with 70 acres of native trees & plants.
Outdoors
Santa Barbara Shores Park
Outdoors
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more.
Sports & Recreation
Lizards Mouth Rock
Santa Barbara Downtown
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings.
East Beach
Santa Barbara Zoo
Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots.
Sports & Recreation
Sandpiper Golf Club
Waterfront 18-hole course, founded in 1972, with a casual grill & an onsite shop.
Santa Barbara Downtown
Power of Your Om Yoga Santa Barbara
Colorful studio offering various power Vinyasa yoga classes, plus relaxed, slower-paced options.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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