Douglas Family Preserve
Sweeping ocean views from high up on the cliffs and a lovely walk where dogs get to run free.
La Mesa Park
A park high above the ocean with lots of shade, cool sea breezes, a eucalyptus grove, and a playground!
La Arcada
A Spanish paseo and courtyard with archways, little lights, flags, murals, lifelike statues, and fountains. At night, a magical spot!
Labyrinth Trail, UCSB
Bluff-top trail full of flowers in the spring. Lovely rugged beach and lagoon below.
La Purisima Mission, Lompoc
A salmon-pink mission set among gorgeous countryside with little rooms that transport you to the 1820s.
Summerland Beach and Lookout Park
A curved beach and a clifftop park with playground and picnic tables.
Santa Barbara Harbor sea wall walk
Stroll to the end of the breakwater while waves tumble over the sea wall! Sip a pomegranate margarita at an attractive bar!
Surfer's Point (C Street Surfbreak)
An amazing place to watch surfers ride the waves close up and in the shade, at that!
Ojai Valley Inn
A magical place set upon hills with huge majestic oaks, shimmering green lawns, and exquisite Spanish architecture and decor, all backed by Ojai's mountains.
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Beach
A stunning hike overlooking a white sand beach, bright blue-green waters, and a waterfall falling onto the beach.