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.

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.

This is a perfect park for families. I like that all the features are close to one another so it is…read moreeasier to keep eyes on multiple kids. Accessible courts for pickle ball including a multi-tiered basketball hoop which I've never seen. The playground looks new and is adjacent to a skatepark that's for kids 12 and under (for skating and skateboard only but there are plenty of littles who ride their bikes). Lots of shade with tables. A walking and bike path. What a cool find! We did come early on a Sunday morning - 945am - because I read that parking can be difficult. There were 2 spots left in the lot and street parking, because it is shared with apartments, was non existent.

This a small very clean park with brand new equipment. They are still building the other parts of…read morethe park. Looks like there are multiple basketball options, ping pong table, skate park, tennis court, handball court, and splash pad area. Restroom nearby

Very happy for Spencer, Naren, and their staff on this fantastic new downtown location. Surrounded…read moreby public parking lots as well as street parking which makes visiting them all the more easier. And now a whole new vibe with lots of shopping and restaurants right there along State Street. Still a great selection of decks, trucks, and wheels. And we've come to rely on them for a wide selection of hoodies, hats, shoes and socks, and sweatshirts and pants. All very cool and stylish. They are always on top of having the latest shoe designs, and very competitive pricing. Always nice to find something new here at Lighthouse.

First time visiting the new location--blown away! It's so spacious and inviting, can't wait to see…read morehow it evolves as they settle in more. Always friendly and helpful staff members and a great selection of shoes, boards, etc. This location is conveniently near the paseo Nuevo parking lot which is a big improvement to me since parking was a little scarce at the old location. 10/10 recommend lighthouse for all your skate/shoe/local merch needs!

This skatepark is very well built. Excellent verity of…read moreledges , hand rails and hubbas. The park flows really well with hips and quarters all around the park to pump from and keep flowing . The park also has a deep bowl maybe 8 foot deep I'm not 100% sure but it looks legit. Parking,water and toilets are next to the park as well shops, restaurants . The park also has lights at night . I strongly recommend checking out this hidden gem. 15min drive from Ventura . Reviewed by Mitch Faber

I love walking the Cabrillo Beach Bike Path, with my dog, when we are in Santa Barbara. It's a…read morebeautifully maintained 4.5 mile path with beach access. There is a lot of grass for dogs to sniff and enjoy themselves. It stretches from Leadbetter Beach to Butterfly Beach and is away from cars. The people on the path, in the morning are usually really aware and alert, and very respectful of each other's space, making it a really great experience.

Clean path with a mix of walkers, bikes, rollerblades, people and dogs. On weekends it gets…read morecrowded, which I love hearing all the noises and activities bustling around. People hang hammocks between the palm trees. One homeless man asking for "paper money." I guess homelessness has gotten more expensive too.

When we were visiting solvang, with the toddlers, we decided to pop into the park nearby and let…read morethem burn off some energy and play. We decided to walk to the park, since it wasn't very far from the main area of solvang, and were greeted by castle like entrance! I was immediately intrigued by this and was really looking forward to how the rest of the park was going to look. Despite the name, it was not a very fairytale filled park. It was quite the hike to get to the playground, and the playground itself was just that, no frills or special effects. I thought it might be themed to some of the stories by him! But still, it's a nice park, with lots of hiking trails, a playground and even an skatepark!

Huge grassy park, big trees with lots of shade, playground, creek, bridge, and most importantly…read more.. pickleball courts! Such a nice setting to play pickleball in, surrounded by greenery, trees, and wildlife.

Fire park. Just have fun and remember to practice good habits. Just have fun and wear a helmet if…read moreyou want

Great for beginners and expert skaters, I recommend going early in the morning and late at night…read morebecause it gets EXTREMELY hot in the afternoon. Bring water because there is a water fountain but it's always warm water. I also recommend wearing a helmet when u skate because the police roll up sometimes and give tickets to people who ride without a helmet. Not the place to go with children under 10. It's relatively small but great skating otherwise, bring skate wax because the copings aren't grindable without it. Happy Skating

This is a three-acre park and there is a skatepark on the premise. It has a nice playground, grass…read morearea, drinking fountain, a covered picnic area with barbecue pit, a basketball court and an additional barbecue pit with a picnic seating area and is perfect for small parties or family picnics ($40 to reserve). There is a nice walkway that wraps around the park, a skate park with ramps, and a climbing apparatus. Restrooms are available. Overall, a very small park that seems to be well-kept.

This is such a fun place to take your kids! So many things for them to do. Play on the dolphins, go…read moredown one of the four slides, hide under the huts, go over the bridge, or sit in the boat. Lots of imagination was used to build this fun playground. I wish there were bathrooms that were closer.

It is a very cool place for children. There is a trail alongside the play area that leads to the…read moreCarpinteria State Park. The area trail alone is less than a mile but it is nice . There are so many things to see like birds and also wildlife. There are plaques all over the place that tell you about the origins of the place. The path has also solar panels that will light up at night for night walkers. It is also very close to so many restaurants, shops, and the big fields if you just want to run around even more freely.

We absolutely love coming to this park. The kids get so excited every time we pull up im front. The…read moreother kids are usually friendly as well and end up playing games together which is an added bonus!

Went to this park to give our grandkids a break from sitting in the car. We had a 7 year old, 13…read moreand 16 with us. So only the 7 year old loved the park. She said give it a 4 star. She found someone to hang out with and didn't want to leave.