This was an easy short hike with some scrambling that was well tolerated by my 6 and 9 yo kids. Pay…read moreoff is a cool rock formation that looks like a lizards's open mouth (with what looks like an eye too!). You can climb to the top of the "roof of the mouth" as well as up to right under the mouth. There's not exact trail but if you keep scrambling past the initial rocky hill to the other side you will see the rock formation as your look back. Bonus is a nice view of the ocean.

I love this hike as it's great from beginner to moderate. The trails have a great balance of flat…read moreto steep and the views are well worth it. If you want to have a good bike ride this is also a great option. If you are a runner you can definitely have fun with this hike.

Nice trails and fresh mulch from preserve placed to help with recent rainfall. Not many butterflies…read moretoday, but quite a few folks walking around asking, 'Have you seen any butterflies?' We were releasing an injured monarch we found before the rains came. Kept her safe and dry for 4 nights, then released her to perch on eucalyptus branches in the sun. She can't fly, but crawls around using 2 good legs and a soft flutter. She may not live long, but at least she'll be in a lovely preserve with other wintering monarchs. Good parking lot off Hollister, but it also seemed like parking on the perimeter streets was fine also. Cheers, "CC"

I have seen some lovely engagement photos taken here. Since all the rain, there have been some…read moreEucalyptuses that have fallen so be aware of the signs. It offers a long and pleasant trail to the beach. And if you're feeling brave you can run and spin through the tall grass like a movie character. This trail is great for walking and getting all your steps in. I bring my dog and we both enjoy the sun, wind and vibes.

Beautiful beach. Great walkway that can be navigated easily! Good parking. Friendly and helpful…read morepeople guided us to the parking and walkway.

Haskell's Beach is located near the Bavaria Resort. There is beach access and a parking area for…read morethe public use, which is near the entrance to the driveway that leads you up to the resort. We went twice and found parking both times. You have to walk to reach the beach, but there is a nice dirt path that leads you directly to the beach. Before you reach the beach you'll see a grassy area with picnic tables. Tucked away off the path you'll also find restrooms, showers, and a food truck. The beach was mellow. Dogs are allowed and they were all off leash, so perhaps there's no policy on dogs. We enjoyed this beach. It was mellow and easy to get to.

Better than you'd expect…read more From the road, the Mtns across the way look more enticing, but this trail was well-maintained, yet rugged. We mostly saw bikers, but didn't see a whole lot of people overall. Once you pull off of the highway, stay to the dirt road to the left; it will eventually become pavement again shortly before you hit the trail head. When you get to the creek, look for the trail to the left that goes across a wooden branch bridge, before it gets too deep. Most of the elevation gain is on the upper half and you will pretty much know immediately when that is going to start. We started on the trail about 7am and got down at 12:15pm. Broadcast Peak was our destination and we ended up with 12 miles hiking and probably approx. 2800' elevation gain. You don't really need to do the peak to see the best views, as that is right at the end of the trail near the lone tree, where you can see the Pacific Ocean on one side and lake Cachuma on the other; The peak of Broadcast doesn't really have any better views.

I embarked on this trail with a group of younglings on a cool day. I'd never been on this trail,…read morethe view was spectacular! It wasn't as difficult as I'd expected, though a couple of the youngsters grumbled halfway. We all pushed through and encouraged each other to keep going. When we reached the top it was not clear towards the ocean side, but the Lake Cachuma view looked like a painting! So beautiful, no words to describe the feeling. We also ran into some brave souls biking down the trail!

Great trail that leads right to the beach! Beautiful views to enjoy at all times. I saw a lot of…read morepeople running, walking their dogs, and even birdwatching. Anyone can enjoy this splendid trail.

I LOVE the preserve! I am lucky to live by it, but would also recommend going to it even if it…read moretakes a short commute. Its a lovely place to walk at any time of day. Lots of wildlife and beautiful natural space, all right beside the beach! Usually not a very busy spot either, and far enough away from campus too.

During golden hour this afternoon, I walked along the first third or so of the San Antonio Creek…read moreTrail (20 minutes out and 20 back). As Richie D. mentions, this is not a strenuous hike. It's a (leashed) dog- and bike-friendly trail with only a small elevation gain. The pathway is mostly smooth, though there are some areas with boulders and places that would be awash in wet seasons. Scenery is lovely, and I saw birds, lizards, and bugs aplenty. At between 3pm and 3:45pm on a Monday, I only ran into a few others: some solo walkers, a couple of small groups, one person with a dog, and one on a bike. With sun setting earlier in the afternoon after Daylight Savings and the park closing at sunset, I didn't want to aim to go all the way to the other end of the path where it ends at the 154, but this is something to look forward to!

A nice easy near 3 mile out and back trail that starts around the back end of Tucker Grove park…read morenear area 5. The trail is fairly shaded and covered, the elevation gain is maybe around 300 feet total so their aren't any crazy high climbs. It's pretty much a natural trail type of hike along side the creek. Pets are allowed on leash, there is also an off leash dog park next to the trail near the entrance to area 5 by the paved road. Aside from hikers and runners the trail is also shared with mountain bikers, most of which ride will bells on to alert nearby people on the trail that they're approaching. Near the end of the trail by Hwy 154 you'll get some nice views of the mountains in the area and the coast out in the distance. Overall it's a nice relaxing local trail.

My favorite hike!! So many different trails (from easy to strenuous) on these hills and essentially…read moreimpossible to get lost (being said by someone with no sense of direction). The views are absolutely gorgeous and I get the best workout. Highly recommend!

Wonderful place for a hike, saved from greedy developers eager to build McMansions by local…read moreconservationists and the community. I was fortunate enough to be able to participate in a seed collection event, learning a lot about the native plants including oaks, bushmallows and native morning glories. Trails are in excellent condition; the area is being restored to its natural status, so many signs are asking hikers to stay on the trail. Free parking on the street.

great place! we had a terrific experience and will definatly go back. maybe next year or the year…read moreafter

My two brothers and I spent the long Thanksgiving weekend in Solvang and decided to end our trip…read morewith an ATV tour in the Santa Barbara mountains before heading back to L.A. Best decision ever! Although getting to the meeting point was a bit scary as we drove 15 mph through winding roads next to steep cliffs, the views were nice and the ATV experience was totally worth it! We gave ourselves plenty of time to get lost and it took us about 1.5 hours to get to the checkpoint. Luckily Google Maps was on the entire time and we even had an hour to kill on top of the mountain before our 12:30pm appointment. (Also had screenshots of the directions in case we lost service). Upon arrival, we met with the two girls who were wearing face masks and face shields so we felt safe. They had all the sanitizing stuff. They checked us all in, gave us each a mesh covering for our head, pairs of gloves, goggles and helmets. They offered different insurance plans (just like a rental car company), each ranging in price. Then, they walked us over to the ATVs where Jorge was our tour guide. He asked us if we've ever rode before and taught us how to use the automatic ATVs and made us feel comfortable and safe. (Throttle was on the right handle bar and brakes on the left. Second brake was a foot pedal). We drove on wide and narrow trails, over some fun rocky areas, kicking up lots of dust, and he took photos of us the entire time. This was a great family bonding experience and we're all still talking about how fun it was and want to do it again. Know Before You Go: It gets dusty so wear clothes and closed toe shoes that you're ok getting dirty. Give yourself plenty of time to drive to the location because the last thing you want to do is rush through the scary mountain roads. 10/10 would definitely do this again!