Shoreline Park is a gem for anyone seeking peaceful surroundings . The park offers stunning views…read moreof the ocean, with plenty of grassy areas perfect for picnics or lounging. I love coming here for walks and soaking up the panoramic views of the coastline. Benches are stationed throughout the park to enjoy the scenery. Unfortunately, some areas have been gated off for safety reasons due to the foundation of the hillside. If you want to venture down to the beach, just look for the wooden archway. The stairway will lead you down to the shoreline. Occasionally high tides won't allow you to venture down, so just be aware of that. The beach itself is rocky, and sometimes full of debris so bring comfy shoes! This spot is ideal for families, walkers, and even solo relaxation. I recommend bringing a small bag for special sea treasures that you may find during your visit. I always enjoy looking for sea shells, sea glass and heart shaped rocks. The rock formations here are always breathtaking during low tides so be sure to bring a camera or have your phone fully charged. Overall, Shoreline Park is my top favorite in town and a must-visit for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. It's also a dog friendly park, so bring your fur baby as well.

Shoreline Park in Santa Barbara is a 15-acre coastal bluff park known for its panoramic ocean views…read moreand family-friendly atmosphere. Perched above the Pacific, it offers a long, narrow stretch of green space with paved paths ideal for walking, jogging, and soaking in vistas that include the Santa Barbara Harbor, the Channel Islands, and the Santa Ynez Mountains.

Nice little park at the end of Camino Pescadero in Isla Vista. Gives a great vista of las islas, in…read morefact. Good for a morning visit, before the space starts to feel Covid-unsafe with maskless students strolling around. Check out the bench on the clifftop at the end of the park path for a neat place to contemplate the waves at high tide. Or head down the steps to the beach--unless waves are crashing over the sand, in which case stop on the landing and watch the water roll just below you. It's pretty cool.

An absolute hidden gem in Santa Barbara! Alice Keck Park is beautifully designed, with delightfully…read morewinding paths that lead through an incredible rainbow of colorful flowers, trees, and unique garden spaces. Every turn reveals a new design element - from a charming wooden bridge and ducks frolicking in the babbling brook to the pond with sun-basking turtles - making the park a peaceful place to wander and rest. Developed according to the wishes of donor Alice Keck Park, this horticultural garden highlights local Santa Barbara flora, organized by cultural and watering needs that range from boggy to arid. The park offers a surprisingly tranquil escape in the middle of the city. The variety of 70+ tree and plant species is especially impressive! Depending on the season, roses, camellias, sweet violet, night-blooming cereus, azaleas, irises, calla lilies, flowering cherry, and countless other flowering shrubs, succulents, and native plants abound.

This is a very nice and peaceful park to take a walk at. It is well kept, and you can see turtles…read moreand ducks. There is street parking here.

52 acres of open space. It's between freeway 101 and the Pacific Ocean. It has fields of…read morewildflowers and native plants, eucalyptus grove of trees, walking paths that connect to the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail, and access to a low tide beach and seal rookery. Since the preserve is on a cliff, the sunsets are gorgeous. Catch the sun as it dips slowly into the ocean horizon. The colors melting into the ocean. Perfection. The access and parking to the preserve is free. FREE! You gotta luv that. Since the preserve is on a bluff, the beach is elevated below. So accessing the beach requires some trekking skills. Plus there are active live train tracks between the beach and preserve. Trains often run through. Always have your wits about you when you're near train tracks. And keep a considerable distance from the moving train. Next to the bluffs are ball fields with actual real turf. There are public restrooms there. I can't offer any additional info on those, I didn't use them. Both the preserve and ball fields have their own parking lots. Also I want to acknowledge the citizens of Carpentaria for fighting off land developers to keep this land undeveloped and forming a land trust to permanently safeguard it.

Why have I never been here ? Living in LA for over thirty years and often driving to Santa…read moreBarabara with many stops I never knew this beautiful pathway is here. It's a nature preserve with so many plants and flowers all around. Along the beach and train tracks you can walk over a mile, it's family friendly and safe. You can see trains passing by and also stop by the seal sanctuary overlook. It's was beautiful during this time of the year. So many flowers and cool weather. My family and I really enjoyed our time here. So lovely. Will be one of usual stops now.

I love this place. Great for slacklining!!!! just remember to use the pads when you slack line so…read morethe bark on the trees don't get ruined. Beautiful view of the ocean

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park is nestled in the coastal town of Carpinteria, California. While…read moreit doesn't look like much from the outside, things are surprisingly beautiful within. It's got a great beach area and little bluffs to sit on overlooking the ocean. It's a place where you can unwind, take a leisurely stroll, and simply breathe in the fresh coastal air. Last time we were there, the beach had tons of driftwood from all the recent storms. There were some really interesting pieces of wood out there and maybe a hidden treasure or two. It was fun to search through everything and build a wooden fort. The salt marsh ecosystem also draws in various bird species, some uncommon, making it interesting for birdwatching. Whether you're an experienced birder or simply appreciate a cool looking bird, the park offers ample opportunities to spot and observe them in their natural habitat. The park has actually been closed since April 2023 but is scheduled to reopen in June 2023, for emergency dredging and other issues related to all the weather and flooding. The park's amenities are relatively limited, including a small visitor center and a picnic area, they also have some campus spots I believe. Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park is a worth a stop if you are local or looking for a nice spot to spend some time by the beach. Five stars.

The trail runs along the edge of the rehabed salt marsh. It is an interesting walk, well kept and…read morewith good educational signs. The neighborhood surrounding the marsh on 2 sides is upscale and there is plenty of street parking. Lots of room and benches to relax and enjoy the views.

Does not have a designated dog park. It is a bit disheartening to see oil on the beach. It is a…read morebeautiful park to take pups on a leash, bathrooms available, and a large playground.

5 Star Rating Lookout Park in Summerland, near Santa…read moreBarbara, is an absolute gem! This clean, beautiful park, perfectly situated on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, was the ideal spot for our family reunion this past June. We'll definitely be back! Value - 5 The value here is incredible. We reserved Area A for just $65 for the whole day for our family reunion! It came with a large, double-width bbq, two picnic tables and a long, high-top serving table. That's a steal, especially considering places in Oxnard (which aren't nearly as bougie or clean) were charging well over $200. Quality / Cleanliness - 5 This park is impeccably maintained. There are two large picnic areas (require reservation) and several smaller picnic areas with bbq (first come, first served), and the large, well-maintained play area for kids is fantastic, including a jungle gym and even musical instruments. The path down to the beach is somewhat steep but totally worth it. The beach itself is super clean, with sand at low tide and lots of cute nooks and crannies to explore. At high tide, it becomes a rocky beach as the water comes right up to the path landing. Plus, it's pet-friendly! Service - N/A As a public park, there isn't a traditional "service" component to review, but the booking process for the picnic area was smooth. Physical Location - 5 The location is simply stunning. Being on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean is breathtaking. The park is clean, the amenities are well-kept, and there's a cute little town/shopping area just past the Amtrak overpass that's easily walkable from the park. Everything about this location is perfect.

I love how this little natural park is coming along. It has been in restoration for some time since…read morethe City and Trust for Public Land purchased it and saved it from a planned development site. And now we all get to enjoy the little pocket of nature! It is a great place to stroll with fairly flat accessible trails or to walk your dog (please pack that doggy bag so it does not end up it this watershed!) and a nice quiet place for some fresh air. The new pedestrian bridge offers a spot to bird watch or creek watch and with the massive amount of native plants they are planting this is only going to get better. I personally enjoy this park as a shortcut from the new multi-use path on Las Positas to Hendry's beach. It saves time and is nice to break away from the traffic.

Beautiful scenic walk along the bluffs overlooking the ocean. Easy hike and parking isn't hard in…read morethe surrounding neighborhood. Good for kids and dogs too.