If you're ever looking for a great morning routine or need a chance to recharge, this is the place…read moreto be! After my runs, I would love to just walk the beach, meet all of the wonderful dogs running around the place, and enjoying the soothing sounds of waves crashing! If you're also looking to each after a rejuvenating beach walk, you have Boathouse on Hendry's on one end and Shoreline Cafe on the other!

Lovely beach! Tide pools and a long stand to walk the sandy beach! That's a restaurant right by the…read morebeach too! Love the views! Dog friendly beach too with reserved space for off leash pups!

If you have the time and get lucky with parking, then stop by for a carefree stroll along the…read morecoastline. The stairway heading down from the neighborhood to the beach gives you the chance to carefully soak in the beauty of the landscape. As others have mentioned, no there aren't a thousand steps. Whoever named this place as such sure liked rounding up, like way up. We came by around low tide which washed up a lot of unique shellfish as well as the world's debris. This meant on a sunny day you may very be greeted with the pleasant aroma of the sea's breeze and the very next moment a waft of sundried plastic. That's the reality of the ocean's health. Still, it's a peaceful slice of nature worth visiting.

About two miles from Stearns Wharf, we headed over in hopes that it would be low tide. We were…read morelucky to find a parking spot on a tiny dead end residential street where the steps start. Not quite one thousand steps, but still a good workout with 157 steps. We headed down the steps, some were covered in water and mud. It was pretty much low tide when we arrived at 1pm, which made for a beautiful walk. I thought this beach was secluded. However, a half mile into our walk, we came across another set of stairs, Shoreline Steps. These steps will take you from Shoreline park to the beach. There was a good amount of people walking and we saw a few dogs as well. If you're looking for a walk along the shore, this is a great spot. Just remember parking near One Thousand Steps can be very limited.

Love this little beach. If you find parking it's easy to get to the beach, just a few steps down…read more This beach is pretty narrow and depending what time you go and what the tides are doing your visit can be cut short as the water comes up to the stone sea wall. There are no amenities or bathrooms. Dogs on a leash are permitted at this beach.

Great beach, the weather was perfect the water was not as cold. We were able to get in the water…read moreand enjoy the sun. A lot of people getting a sun tan on a Tuesday. The only little problem was that there was tar on the ground and we all got it on our sandals.

East Beach is a lovely palm tree lined beach for tourists, and locals to hangout…read more This beach is located at 34.4142°N 119.682°W. Moreover, this beach is world-famous for volleyball, as it hosts several volleyball tournaments each year. Plenty of free street parking and affordable parking fee on lots can be found at this beach. Lifeguard towers are present as well as garbage bins. Overall, this is a great beach. I highly recommend it.

Great spot to enjoy a beach day. Limited parking lots, restroom facilities, Volleyball courts on…read morethe sand with bench seating and tables grass area, bike path. Trolly stop nearby with rides into downtown, stearns wharf with aquarium, shops and eateries. You may see some giraffe heads popping through the palms. The Santa Barbara zoo is also nearby. Plenty to explore!

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.

Honestly one of the coolest ways to get down to the beach. Especially after a run, this spot has…read morebeen such a great place to decompress or enjoy watching the waves during high tide! Just be careful when others are coming down the steps, it's been raining, or if there's a lot of mist in the air. I've definitely slipped a couple of times and it is not pretty if you fall all the way down.

Very misleading beach. I honestly think it's not safe for kids. There was no beach parking and had…read moreto park far in the neighborhood. There were about 6 flights of wooden steps going down. Lots of locals had their dogs unleashed and one of the dogs was not friendly which caused extra stress. Upon reaching the metal steps we realized the cliffs are very close to the high tides. There wasn't a beach for kids to play on. We only saw surfers. We decided to leave and it was difficult carrying all our beach gear up all those flights of stairs. We saw pretty views but it's honestly not worth it.

Easy trail, 1.6miles loop, dog friendly, beautiful views with ocean breeze. It's a great place to…read morewatch the sunset. You can park at the bottom of the cliffs at Arroyo Burro Beach Parking Lot (near The Boathouse) or at the top of cliffs in Mesa residential neighborhood on Borton Drive, Medcliff Road or Mesa School Lane/Linda Rd.

It's nice to see how different the ocean views and the vegetation on this trail changes in…read moredifference seasons. I had previously visited in September and this visit it is May. Still a nice day to walk and enjoy the cool ocean breeze, friendly people and dogs on the trail.

One of the most important things for me when deciding on a beach, is how close parking is to the…read moreshoreline. With kids, there's a fair amount of beach gear to carry and the closer the car, the better. Not only was the parking close, there were plenty for both compact and large vehicles. As for the beach itself, the waves are pretty low and kid friendly. I did see a harbor seal swim parallel with someone, popping his head up every now and then. My kids found a loveliness of ladybugs on the beach. Unfortunately most didn't make it. We were however, able to save one. The restrooms were well maintained with showers outside. There is also a restaurant nearby if any snacks you packed weren't enough. I highly recommend this beach for the convenience of parking and kid approved sand quality.

This is a very nice beach with plenty of parking spaces in the paid parking lot. I walked along the…read moreedges and sand of the beach with my friend. Then, we walked to the harbor to the restaurants to get some dinner. It was very convenient rather than looking for parking elsewhere.

It's quiet and the water is warm. Very clean beach. I brought my girls for the first time and they…read moreloved it. I highly recommend this place.

Last month, on a weekday in the middle of summer, is when I dropped in to this beach known by…read moreseveral names... Santa Claus Beach (unofficial name) and Padaro Beach (offical name). It was so hectic to get to this beach due to all the road construction. And the beach was packed due to the various local children's summer camps and tourists. First, thing to note is the road construction. Possibly it's over by now. But when I visited, the road had no parking for the stretch right along the public access to the beach. It's free access and parking. The normal spots were taken by the construction crew and their equipment and materials. They were digging up the road. I saw a lot of folks parking in the road construction zone. The crew were calling tow trucks depending on where those cars were parked. Anyway, we parked really far away and hoofed it in while dodging dozers, street traffic, and construction crew. The access to the beach is limited to the open stretch where so happened the construction was occurring. Other access points are private property. Don't be tempted to cut through, it's illegal. Once you get to the public access area, you'll need to hike a wee bit of sandy elevation to cross the train tracks. Have your wits about while trekking near and on the tracks. Look both ways from afar and be ready to move to a safe distance if there is an incoming train. We ventured further to the far edges of the beach. The beach was clean. Sand was soft. Good vibes. Watch out at high tides if you venture to the far sides, the beach shrinks at high tide. And a rocky outcropping is beyond the sand. Plus there are no plumbed public restrooms, but I did see porta toilets.

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