A great hiking spot with nice reward at the end. It was moderately strenuous, about 3.8-4 miles…read moreround trip. A lot of pocket of shades along the way, steady incline but not too bad. You cross a stream of water a third of the way. What's missing is direction, or sign at intersection, there is one sign that said "trail" but which trail? There is tunnel trail, jesusita trail that branches out from the main trail. I am so used to POST and Midpen trail where there are signs with the distance pointed in the right direction. The view is gorgeous. You can see a dam and the city of Santa Barbara. Easily one of the best hikes.

This is our all time Favorite Hike, a little bit of everything! Waterfalls, rocks, lots of lizards…read moreand beautiful views

My friend took me to Hot Springs Trail and honestly... what a gift. I love, love this place…read more It's about a 3-mile easy hike, and along the way you pass a beautiful waterfall before reaching the hot springs. Getting into the water was pure magic I instantly felt relaxed, surrounded by nature, just wow... such an incredible experience. The water had these amazing blue tones, and in some spots it looked blue and white with a strong smell (I'm guessing that's normal for hot springs lol). We stayed for over an hour, even tried the blue mud on our skin, and it left my skin feeling so soft! Most people we met were very friendly... except maybe some locals lol. I get it though they want to protect this special place. Just a heads up, don't rely on them for directions lol. I definitely recommend this trail if you want something peaceful, relaxing, and unique. Just please leave no trace and take care of nature so we can all continue to enjoy places like this.

Amazing hike! It is one of the easier hikes to access to the relaxing hot springs…read more Watch out for poison ivy! Totally worth it! Thank you to the BW Staff for providing me helpful tips. 10/10 will return.

A fun quick stop to take a breather and take in nature…read more My husband said the bathroom was gross. The view was nice (but it's not a lot to see).

So we found this little gem while on a mini vacation to San Luis Obispo... gps took us through the…read moremountains and we came across this vista point. It was nature at its best. We just took a moment to enjoy the view and each other's company. Oh and to get my karate kid move on... lol

The trail is short about 0.5 miles to the end of the flat ground. You can't see the Lizard's mouth…read morefrom here. Look right and see the highest point of the rock that's where you need to go. From here you need to do boulder scrambling to reach the Lizard's mouth. I am able to reach it with my torn meniscus so it's relatively easy. The view from here is spectacular! You will be able to see what people post online.

Windy road, go slow and be cautious. Good parking. It's popular so you may get lucky and see other…read morepeople walking the same path. Not elderly friendly - my mother will not be returning but enjoys the memories :)

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.

Went on this beautiful hike with my friends on my little trip to SB and it was perfect!…read more On the way there, we got a little lost and took the more difficult route. It was definitely tough and much longer. But on the way back we took the trail that followed the water and it was much easier. So make sure you note that if you go. When we finally reached the 7 falls, it was gorgeous. I took a little dip in the water and it was chilly, but it was nice to cool off after the trek there lol.

Hot Take: La Cumbre Peak is home to the best sunset I've seen on the west coast…read more The 7 Falls Hike is enjoyable, but you really have to take in the splendor of Santa Barbara, in all its glory, on the top of the Peak. There are some picnic tables and benches up there as well, and it's (fortunately) not very crowded at the moment. If you can get up there an hour before sundown, you'll have yourself a heck of a time. One tip: there's no gas within like 20 miles of here, so make sure you tank up before you roll up this mountain!

Los Flores Ranch Park is now open 7 days a week! No need to check in at Visitor Center. Entrance…read moreis free now but there may be a charge for parking in the future.

I stopped going because of all the car break ins. Your car and valuables are always at risk.read more

Love this hike, always a bit nervous of running into a mountain lion. Great hike. Start in the left…read moreside and loop around when you get to the peak. The views are beautiful going down, so worth it. 6.40 miles, know led it out in 2hours. Take water, wear pants and bring your 4x4 shoes lol.

I always enjoy a great trail and this fits for a great workout. The trails have a great mix of flat…read moreand steep and can accommodate from beginning to moderate. It's also great for a bike ride as well.

DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY -- TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE- Location in Tracy- Northern CA…read more We booked a mountain ATV ride with Enjoy the Mountain ATV in July 2026, and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. The first red flag was that the company did not provide a phone number, making it difficult to get help or clarification when we needed it. We followed their directions exactly and arrived 30 minutes early. We parked in the designated lot as instructed by the person at the gate, but our guide never came to meet us. We eventually had to drive into the park ourselves and locate the guide, who was parked on the side of the road. There was no clear signage identifying the company or where customers were supposed to check in. Once we finally found the guide, the intake process took approximately 40 minutes. After all of that, we paid approximately $700 for a ride that lasted only about 20 minutes. We were also promised pictures from the experience, but no pictures were ever provided. What made the experience even worse was the customer service afterward. Rather than taking responsibility for the poor communication, unclear instructions, lack of signage, and failure to provide what was promised, the company provided little to no accountability. For the amount of money we spent, this was absolutely not the experience we expected. Poor communication, poor organization, inadequate customer service, and failure to deliver what was promised. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this company and would strongly encourage others to consider other ATV companies before booking.

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!