Best Beaches in Santa Barbara

A long perfect beach popular with locals! The water stays shallow for ages making it nice for kids!

A crescent-shaped beach with rock pools, yellow and white cliffs, and surfers riding small waves near to shore.

Festive beach with white cliffs, popular playground, pier, and cafe coming soon.

Listen to the ocean's roar, and take in the fun festive atmosphere at Carpinteria Beach!

A beach that is sheltered, with good tide pools

Palm-lined beach with a nice headland and tidepools.

A curved beach and a clifftop park with playground and picnic tables.

Isla Vista is where many UCSB students live, often ten or more in one beach house. It's a lively town where you can see some wacky sights!

A rugged beach covered in driftwood and framed by dramatic white cliffs.

The surfing beach at UCSB- a pretty spot.

Beautiful beach with dark golden cliffs, a small boardwalk that's romantic at night, and visits by dolphins!

A wide sandy beach that's fun for kids! Wonderful for a long walk around the red cliffs.

A popular beach with families and dog owners. Come for a long walk under beautiful cliffs.