Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA
Places to go in Santa Barbara
19 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Alameda Park
Tranquil 2-block park with a pond, vintage bandstand, sizable play structure & many rare trees.
1400 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
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Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
Lush garden with an array of tree & plant species, koi ponds, a picnic area & a butterfly garden.
1500 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
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Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs.
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA
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Arroyo Hondo Vista Point
15550 El Camino Real, Goleta, CA 93117, USA
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
Picturesque, pastoral lakeside park featuring campgrounds, fishing & other activities.
1 Lakeview Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
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Chase Palm Park
Waterfront park lined with tall palm trees, offering lounging lawns & a walking/biking path.
323 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
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Douglas Family Preserve
Hiking paths & ocean views feature at this park with 70 acres of native trees & plants.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA
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El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings.
123 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
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Elings Park
Suburban spot with baseball fields, BMX raceway & hang gliding hills, plus picnic & event space.
1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
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Franceschi Park
1510 Franceschi Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
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Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead
1202-1298 E Mountain Dr, Montecito, CA 93108, USA
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Inspiration Point Trailhead
Spyglass Ridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
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Rocky Nook Park
610 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more.
1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens
1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
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Santa Barbara Shores Park
Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, USA
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Shoreline Park
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access.
Shoreline Dr & Santa Rosa Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA
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Stevens Park
Hiking trails, picnicking areas & a playground situated on 25 acres around San Roque Canyon.
258 Canon Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
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Tuckers Grove Park
Tree-lined park offers hiking/biking trails alongside a creek, plus playgrounds & picnic amenities.
4800 Cathedral Oaks Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, USA