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    Shoreline Park

    4.7 (91 reviews)

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    David M.

    A beautiful park up on the Mesa overlooking the ocean. A great place to relax, unwind and take in the coastal beauty.

    Kim K.

    What can I say.. I love this place! My husband and I were married on this very beach 15 years ago because of the beauty it holds. Stunning cliffs, spectacular tidepools and amazing views make this one of our favorite beaches on SoCal.

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    Alexandra B.

    This is a beautiful park that is overlooking the ocean in the Santa Barbara. There was free parking, restrooms, and plenty of benches to sit and watch the ocean. There is also a long trail with a view of the ocean. Very nice views for taking photos. There is some areas with steps that you can take to go down to the beach.

    Emily T.

    Honestly so beautiful! There's a good amount of parking in the parking lot. I walked down to the beach area to take a stroll on the sand. The sand is very flat and easy to walk on and dog friendly!! It was very clean and the waters were very calm in August. It was so lovely. It was very peaceful as there weren't many people and everyone was very far from each other like about 100 feet away from each other. No trash either! Yay! I'll definitely be back every time I'm in the area!

    Sandeep R.

    Definitely amongst my favorite locations as a tourist in Santa Barbara. If you visit this place on a good day, you're bound to get some amazing views of the Pacific. If you're even luckier, you'll get to witness a ton of Dolphins with a clear view without needing any equipment. I came here with my partner for a walk and we were thrilled to experience multiple sightings of dolphins. If you're into surfing then the beach is a 5 minute walk and is a surfer's paradise for sure.

    Looking east.
    Scot E.

    So relaxing. I'm not sure how many times I've dozed off laying in the grass here. It's up on the mesa, just above West Beach. It is an easy walk from the Harbor but it is uphill. If you're feeling lazy, there's plenty of parking. There is plenty of room to exercise, jog, play frisbee, etc. but my favorite thing to do is relax and just enjoy the scenery. The waves down on the shore below are usually mild and consistent so it is a great spot for surfers and many people go there to learn. I just sit up on the cliff and watch. I enjoy sunsets here and I enjoy watching the city & the harbor get dark and see the lights coming on, even the lights on the oil rigs out in the Santa Barbara Channel. If you are looking at the city, the sun will set behind you (because you are looking east). There is beach access but since the park is up on the cliff, you've got a lot of stairs to walk down.

    It doesn't get much better than this, does it?
    Nisha P.

    These beautiful views can be enjoyed with a quick bike ride or walk up from the main boardwalk. Definitely worth the views of crystal blue water, nice sandy beaches, and the occasional paddle border or surfer. There are plenty of benches in a large lawn as well. I would highly recommend renting a bike from the bike shop near the boardwalk-- around $11 per hour, and heading up towards this park for a great view!

    Kids playground with the dolphin. Careful- hot when sunny!
    Lindsay W.

    This is my go to spot when the tide is too high to walk on the beach. It is also my daughters favorite park to play with and we always meet locals and tourists relaxing on the swings, slides, or bench for parents to check the view and their kids. Easy parking and great sunset views to boot! Who can beat that?

    My one and only best Chilaquiles  ever  mmmmmm  boon  appetite  for me Yum
    Nallely G.

    Oh well what can I say about this place Mmmmm so much start with a time that I been here numerous times since 2003 yes I can't belive it is been 16 years ago wow! This us an unforgettable place start with the amazing view you have all the ocean, the waves ,the sound of the birds, the sound if the waves,very cool people good drinks good appetizer and great great breakfast my favorite is CHILAQUILES here is the best chilaquiles on the whole Santa Barbara I promise come and try it.

    Dawn W.

    Where you and your dogs and you can roam free by far My best find yet great balance of country and city beautiful for your furry friends tents and hiking everywhere great food wonderful hippie style soul people that offer you peace wherever you go

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    My initial reason for coming here was for free parking by the ocean but it's actually a pretty peaceful place.

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    Orpet Park

    Orpet Park

    4.8(5 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    A great small park! It's split by the road. Nice place to take a stroll. One side is paved and the…read moreother side is just grass. The paved part has the larger cracks / tripping hazards outlined in neon spray paint - that is so helpful for older folks and kids!

    Did you come across this review and think, "Well, I doubt there is much to say about a park. A park…read moreis a park." Well, you would be mighty wrong, my dear friend! This park, Orpet Park, you've come across is in Santa Barbara; the city that is literally a walking history book with every nook, cranny, and parcel rich in narratives and archives. Orpet Park is no exception to this rule so allow me to give you a quick background... Pretty much every visitor and tourist to the lovely city of Santa Barbara has been to the Mission or to the SB Botanical Gardens. This means that you have been minutes and even mere feet away from Orpet Park located at the corner of Moreno and Alameda Padre Serra. So, here is the history: Edward Owen Orpet was a park superintendent in SB with a lengthy list of horticultural and agricultural degrees, awards, pedigrees, experiences, and professional accomplishments. In fact, people called him the "Plant Missionary". Orpet made it his life mission to spruce up (no pun intended) that agricultural landscape of California and is the man behind many of the olive trees growing in the state. Perhaps we can call him Johnny Oliveseed? Eddy Oliveseed? Anyway, Orpet is obviously the founder of Orpet Park in 1921, the 4-acre park with two parts (dissected from each other by the street). Edward created Orpet Park has his own personal horticultural showplace in order to highlight rare trees and plants with the backdrop of scenic ocean views. And THAT, ladies and gents, is what you can find in Orpet Park today. The 'main' section of Orpet Park is located on the elevated hillside and is ripe with lush green foliage, trees casting shadows perfect for sitting, open space for pups to run around (pets MUST be leashed!) and picnic tables for your lunches or games of chess. Signs aggressively maintain that litter is a big no-no and this seems to be respected in Orpet Park as there wasn't any trash or pet feces that I could see. Plus, Orpet Park is so peaceful, serene, quiet and all the other collective synonyms! Even on a Saturday afternoon, there were only two other people in the park. Orpet Park is the PERFECT spot to getaway and enjoy nature and your own thoughts or that of a romantic partner. Orpet Park's 'second' portion is on the lower half and is the more landscaped side with hints of a botanical garden in design. Walkways are surrounded by beautiful trees, flowering plants, stone boulders, and of course the picnic tables to bask in it all. This side is equally gorgeous, litter-free, and silent except for the sounds of hummingbirds zipping by and is ideal for lovely walks or beautiful photos. Just a note: Orpet Park is NOT the kind of park you find a basketball court, playground, baseball field and the like in. This is more of a garden-esque, green space. Yet, Orpet Park is definitely 'better' and more inviting (plus, nice on the eyes) than most neighborhood parks. Parking is street-side and honestly doesn't seem to be an issue in this residential area. I found several spots directly adjacent to the park entry signs. Orpet Park is certainly worth a visit whether you live in SB or are a visitor and want to relax, grab lunch, gather your thoughts, etc. It is also ideal for a romantic walk or those Instagram-worthy snapshots. Let's thank Edward Orpet for leaving such a lovely legacy in the form of agricultural/horticultural wonders.

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    Douglas Family Preserve - Pearl and a too-big stick.

    Douglas Family Preserve

    4.8(188 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    We had no idea that this nice easy trail existed when he headed out to Santa Barbara with our 9year…read moreold lab mix for a 4 night vacay. What a great find this place was. Parking is Free and Plentiful -- In early August 2025 we showed up at 6:30pm on a Monday (to hike the preserve). There was tons of parking in the lots that abut The Boathouse, and the lots are always free for the public. There is also free street parking on the street just past the traffic circle. The hike/trail (The Douglas Family Preserve): A nice easy trail, and really fun for the doggos as it is an off-leash area. I'd say that half the people we saw on the trail had a pup, while the other half had no pets. The loop from the ground to the top and back is 1.5miles. There is 150 feet of elevation gain over a distance of about 1/3 of a mile; the rest of the hike is flat (w/ a large mesa at the top with lots of interconnected trails if you want to make the hike more extensive than a 1.5mile loop). Our dog not only enjoyed the walk, but had lots of fun trying to start some small play sessions with other dogs that she saw on the trail. Bonus: this trail uses the same parking lot as Hendry's Beach (Arroyo Burro Beach), which is leash free along the coastline east of the lifeguard tower (to the left of the lifeguard tower if you are facing the ocean).

    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.

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    ** Dogs Welcome ** ** on and off leash ** Starting the BarkDay celebration early!

    Mission Historical Park

    Mission Historical Park

    4.8(20 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    One of my fav places in town. If we have guests, we always suggest grabbing a blanket and packing…read moresome wine and snacks or food to go and enjoy at sunset at the Rose Garden. The kids love rolling down the hill, climbing on the trees, or wandering the little paths on the side. Plus, you learn all the fantastic rose names when you simply take a walk around the pattern of colors.

    I have overlooked this park for many years, but today when visiting the mission today I took the…read morechance to walk across the street to see this park and rose garden. Most of the park is a large lawn, and very popular with picnickers and sun bathers on the weekend. But I was lucky to be here on a weekday, and found the rose garden part to be much more than I expected! The roses are sequestered toward the neighborhood side, and doesn't look like much from a distance. However, walk into them and the world changes. There are many beds of roses, most of them 5 to 6 feet tall it seems! The blooms were plentiful on this visit, and the aroma of roses was amazing! Every where I went I smelled the roses, one of my favorite scents. The roses are grouped by variety, and there are labels with the common names, should you wish to track down a variety that caught your attention. And there are benches around here and there so you can just sit and admire the blooms - when in season of course! If you ARE in the area when they are blooming, take the chance for a leisurely stroll through the beds - you'll be amazed at the potential of a rose garden brought to reality.

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    Mission Historical Park - It's me :-) there

    It's me :-) there

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