Absolutely beautiful all around! Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photosread more

Really an awesome place to go hiking on any given day. They have amazing trails and you can go all…read morethe way up to the top. Make it a day for hours of nature and to enjoy the great weather that the area provides. Defnitely wear good hiking shoes, make sure to bring water, your phone and/or camera, watch for wild animals and snakes and don't go alone if you're new. Otherwise, it's a very nice and cheap way to spend your day and get a little exercise.

A friend recently took me to Paradise Falls, and it was such a beautiful and peaceful experience…read more We started on the Teepee Trail where we saw a really cool teepee structure, then continued down to the bottom of the falls. The waterfall is stunning from below, and the view from the top is just as spectacular. Along the way we explored a small cave and passed two beautiful creeks. We even saw some ducks flying overhead, which made the whole hike feel even more special. After that, we hiked uphill on the Teepee Trail, stopped at Lizard Rock, and eventually made our way back to the parking lot. The views throughout the hike are wonderful and so peaceful there's nothing like disconnecting and reconnecting with nature here. Parking is free and the lot is fairly large (around 40 cars or more). There are bathrooms at the trailhead and also near the campground, which is very convenient. We ended up hiking about 5 miles. It took us 2 hours and 30 minutes of moving time, and about 3 hours total including breaks and photo stops. I highly recommend this trail if you're looking for a scenic and relaxing hike.

I really enjoyed this hike. It was very scenic and you can see the luscious greenery after the…read moreweeks of rain we got recently. In the middle of the hike there is a teepee where you can take a lunch or snack break. At the end you get to see a waterfall! I'd say the hike is easy/moderate with a couple sections of huge incline/steepness. Regular tennis shoes will do but hiking shoes would be even better as there some areas with many little rocks and pebbles.

Rachel is awesome! Super knowledgeable of the ocean, water, marine life, and history of the area…read more What a rad human being to have guiding the tour. As it turns out, all of the harbor seals, and sealions have names. We befriended one named Steve, he is much better at swimming than I am. He also taught me secret techniques to paddling. This one Pelican named Parry got into a barking match with some sealions, which is a fight he wasn't gonna win, let's be honest. Though I was hoping to see an M-A-N-A-T-E-E ... next time! If you're gonna go down on Haley street, where the dogs are easy and the sun is cheap, you never know just who you'll meet, on Haley. (But hopefully it's Rachel from the Santa Barbara Adventure Company, and you get her kayak tour; shout out!)

A heartfelt thank you to Santa Barbara Adventure Company for creating such a memorable birthday…read moreexperience for our daughter. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We had a fun ferry ride to the islands and even got to slow down to watch a large Sunfish (Mola Mola) snacking on some jellies. I recommend getting in line early to secure the best view seating on the ferry. Our kayak guides, Chuck and Adam, were exceptional--knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They made the entire trip both fun and informative, while ensuring we always felt safe and well cared for. We were fortunate to have perfect weather and warm water, which allowed us to explore all seven sea caves--many of which are inaccessible during high tide or rougher conditions. It made the experience even more special. Having lived in Santa Barbara for 22 years, this was my first time visiting the islands, and it was truly unforgettable. The pristine landscapes, abundant sea life, and even spotting several tiny island foxes while enjoying our picnic lunch, made it an unforgettable adventure. We can't wait to do it again--highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique and exceptional experience!

Wow what a BEAUTIFUL hike! There's a bit of everything on this hike…read more PARKING: off YERBA BUENA, look for CIRCLE X RANCH , it comes up quick so be ready! Windy road for those with motion sickness issues be aware. Parking is free, there's a toilet and water fountain to fill bottles as well. There's 2 ways you can go, this hike is a loop. We started off going west down hill past the little lodge with the pay phone. Once you get to picnic tables down the trail you'll see a fence, go past the fence and down continue on the trail. You'll get to boulders and there is the grotto! This trail is pretty toddler friendly however, we did not take our toddler down to the grotto Due to the fact that there is bouldering involved, and at one point, there's a rope that you need to be able to "climb"to get down into the grotto area. The friends we went with were able to go, and they said that it was very cool down there and definitely worth the hike. Some people said that they spotted rattlesnakes we didn't see any however.

Five stars with a caution‼…read more The writers of the reviews here must be totally fit‍‍ My husband and I were dying on the trail coming back from the grotto area. It was almost all incline, like no joke. Our dog was so tired (She's young and only two.) she quit walking at one point refusing to move! Another disappointment was that we weren't even able to get to the grotto area, which involved some rock climbing, because we had our dog.‍ With that said, however, the view was spectacular, and it was a great hike (going to the grotto, not on our way back!). I loved the streams and watching the tadpoles! (I don't remember the last time I'd seen tadpoles,) It was wonderful to experience such beautiful nature not so far from the middle of the city. To sum it all up; the full hike is highly recommended for people who are fit. But, I'd say to the people who aren't that fit (like us!), just to enjoy the hike up to the first stream and waterfall then turn back. You'd not enjoy the hike coming back from the grotto!

I do not know what it is like now. I know that in the 80s I loved it. It was nature. Boy Scouts…read morecould be out there camping. Families. Singles. It was great. It was safe and it truly was some the best times of my life. I did climbing there I did hiking I kicked back And loved it every bit of it. It was a great break from the city. Life LA is gorgeous. If you ever want a little break from gorgeous this place is spectacular.

Circle X Ranch, Grotto Trailhead amazing place for hiking..waterfalls, fresh air, safe environment.read more

Was checking out the clearance section in little store then see a whole bin of T-shirts for 40% off…read morethen I go to buy the tshirt and no discount so I ask the cashier about the discount and she says she doesn't know About any discount which is clearly marked on the shirt and the whole bin of shirts, doesn't know what to do and then says I can do 15% I was like forget about it - it's a tiny store w limited items and they lost a sale because there's no effort to try to figure anything out - no attempt to Call to ask anyone just like lazy and I do not appreciate that, as someone who's worked a lot of Customer service I just can't believe the lack of enthusiasm to even try to Figure out the situation

The hiking trail was beautiful, offering stunning scenery throughout. The woman at the center was…read morekind and very helpful.

Very adventurous trail to the waterfall. It was a beautiful day, love the rest stop along the way…read morethe tipee rest stop. It was a relaxing hike.

Great place for short hikes. They have a huge teepee for the kids and a waterfall. Some nice canyon…read moretrails to hike down into, and the views are great from lizard rock. Not super expansive, but a great way to get outside and kill a few hours.

The most incredible, peaceful loop to hike with exceptional views. I love the variations between…read morethe rocky parts, the small stream, the narrow paths, and the wide ones. While hiking for a bachelorette party, we came across very kind people wishing the bride to be the best of luck. Really neat to see ppl rock climbing as well. Good memories made here and many happy trails.

Wonderful hike with well maintained trail and great views. Ample parking lots are available. This…read morearea is recovering well from the Woolsey fire, which is lovely to see. Bring lots of water: depending on the route you take, there can be steep inclines and lots of elevation gain. Free admission.

We have used Camarillo Travel on several occasions. Debbie Carpenter takes the stress off us by…read moredoing all the work. She looks for the best deals and has given us great advice. We have been very happy with the vacations she has planned for us. As long as we continue to travel we will be calling Camarillo Travel.

The travel agent was very nice but ultimately frustrating. I had given her a typed agenda of what…read moreI needed and we set a date for an appointment when everything would be done. I was leaving for Portugual very soon and wanted this later trip all finalized before I left. On the day of our appointment I was sick but it was the only time in my schedule to meet with her so I kept the appointment. She had done no work on our very long and complicated trip. I had to sit there for two hours while she did the work when I was sick and even then she said she had an appointment to go to and could I come back later that day to finish the job. I did so but we were still not finished. It was very unsettling, especially as I was sick and worried about being able to go to Portugal when I was ill. I must say that the travel agent did make efforts to answer all my many questions but I was still not happy with the company because I had to check and double check and change seats on almost all the flights because she had not given me the seats I asked for and also my husband and I were not put together on one of the flights, although we made the reservations months ahead of time. I had also stated that I wanted plenty of time to get from the Montreal airport to Boston for our flight to Ireland but she had not given us any wiggle room for a late flight at all. The flight was late which we later found out was common and thus we missed our flight to Ireland. We were required to be at the gate 45 minutes before the flight and with the plane being even a half hour late we were not allowed to board. In order to get to Ireland on the day we rented our car we had to fly to another airport and take a bus to the airport where our car was. Because we were late the car we requested -- an automatic -- was given to someone else and we had to take a standard. While we were used to driving a standard, it was much harder to do so when driving on the left and I could not do so at all because of arthritis in my hand. Eventually we were able to exchange the car for an automatic but we lost time in doing so. While the travel agent was sweet and polite, I felt she was not entirely up front with me and I resented that I had to sit with her for two hours while she did her work when I was sick and I had taken the time to set up an appointment with her in the first place and then that she asked me to come back the same day. I also resented that I had to call all the airlines two and three times to make sure we had the seats we wanted and even after that there was a glitch. I will never again use a travel agent.