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    • 9.3
      Beach
      2981 1/2 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara
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      • Mary Anne M.

        Mary Anne M. • October 20, 2017Great beach for sunsets, easy access, and a good little surf shack restaurant nearby with awesome fish tacos.

    • 9.2
      Beach
      Channel Drive, Montecito
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      • Kelley L.

        Kelley L. • August 13, 2022Lovely beach on the Santa Barbara / Montecito border. Street parking is plenty. Waves are big, so make sure your dog has a swimming vest!

    • 9.1
      Beach
      E Cabrillo Blvd (btw Stearns Wharf & Andree Clark Bird Refuge), Santa Barbara
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      • eric b.

        eric b. • May 26, 2020Great less crowded and kid friendly beach with wonderful views in either direction.

    • 9.3
      Beach
      801 Shoreline Dr (at Loma Alta Dr), Santa Barbara
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      • Chuck G.

        Chuck G. • January 15, 2015Had a really awesome open water swimming class here over the summer. The water was super nice and warm.

    • 9.3
      Beach
      1118 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
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      • Federica D.

        Federica D. • August 15, 2013Best place in the whole Cali! Go to state street if you want shopping, if you want to see the coast rent a bike or better a chopper and have your trip!

    • 8.6
      Beach
      West Beach, Santa Barbara
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      • Lama

        Lama • July 11, 2019I was there on fourth of July. I loved the fireworks show

    • 9.3
      Park
      1201-1399 Shoreline Dr (btw La Marina & San Rafael Ave), Santa Barbara
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      • Steve B.

        Steve B. • December 29, 2015Great place to walk the dog, take in the view, especially at sunset, watch the surfers on the beach below, etc.

    • 8.8
      Piers
      Stearns Wharf (at State St & Cabrillo Blvd), Santa Barbara
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      • Hotel Indigo

        Hotel Indigo • August 13, 2013The California coast is a couple of blocks from our Santa Barbara boutique hotel, and you can spend a day on Stearns Wharf.

    • 8.2
      Beach
      1 Santa Cruz Blvd (at Shoreline Dr), Santa Barbara
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      • Mario L.

        Mario L. • August 30, 2014Not actually 1000 steps, the beach is amazing. Full of rocks and boulders, during sunset, best place to take pictures.

    • 8.5
      Beach
      E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
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      • Chris J.

        Chris J. • May 26, 2014East Beach Grill and volleyball courts are the place to be on a Sunday afternoon.

    • 8.5
      Beach
      300 E Cabrillo Blvd (btw Garden St & S Calle Cesar Chavez), Santa Barbara
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      • Jess J.

        Jess J. • April 19, 2010The beach access from the lot at the end of Garden Street is the best this year. Right onto the sand instead of having to walk around the slough.

    • 8.1
      Beach
      Edgewater Way, Santa Barbara
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      • Candi M.

        Candi M. • January 11, 2019Even if you’re not a child/adult/🇺🇸military active/veteran/NASA that was born, raised, & traveled to & from all the oceans, islands & continents 🌏🌍!! I happened to be on a 🛥 🐋-watching 4thisPic

    • 7.9
      Beach
      100 E Cabrillo Blvd (btw Anacapa St & Garden St), Santa Barbara
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      • Randy B.

        Randy B. • April 17, 2011Sunday's are very busy in the area because of a local art show on the boardwalk. Parking will be expensive and hard to find.

    • 7.4
      Beach
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      • Mars V.

        Mars V. • August 7, 2019Beautiful sunset views and rural feel to this place. A nice change from lovely but manicured shoreline park. Ladies be careful after dusk; I've seen come shady characters hang about.

    • 7.2
      Beach
      Santa Barbara
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      • Jason Q.

        Jason Q. • April 1, 2023Dog friendly beach with a restaurant that does food and drinks to go!

    • 8.7
      Beach
      Santa Barbara
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      • Johnny W.

        Johnny W. • August 9, 2010Gorgeous beach perfect to chill and watch the dolphins play. Not very busy and sandy....however your feet can get covered in spots of oil!

    • 7.9
      Beach
      Santa Barbara
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      • eric b.

        eric b. • December 12, 2020Beautiful and isolated beach

    • 8.3
      Beach
      University Rd, Santa Barbara
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      • Don L.

        Don L. • January 30, 2010study this break and you'll learn that there are better places to sit than where everyone else does.

    • 6.2
      Beach
      140-1284 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
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      • Marc C.

        Marc C. • November 17, 2013Girls courts on the western end, men's courts on the eastern end

    • 9.0
      HotelView Prices
      1260 Channel Dr (at Olive Mill Rd), Santa Barbara
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      • Nick M.

        Nick M. • December 13, 2014Beautiful hotel with spacious and luxurious accommodations... Perfectly situated at the beach in a quiet residential neighborhood.

    • 7.6
      ResortView Prices
      633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
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      • Peter H.

        Peter H. • May 21, 2017Beautiful resort. Amazing view from balconies and it's right next to the beach. Luxury.

    • 7.2
      Hotel
      202 W Cabrillo Blvd (btw Bath St & Chapala St), Santa Barbara
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      • Paul W.

        Paul W. • April 13, 2013Great location, walking distance to several good restaurants and right across from the Beach - great for that morning jog or walk!

    • 8.2
      Hotel
      21 Bath St, Santa Barbara
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      • Andre W.

        Andre W. • July 7, 2013Great little hotel 1 block from the beach. Walk to State street, food and they have free bikes!

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      414 E Carrillo St
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      2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara
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      Santa Barbara
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      10 State St, Santa Barbara
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      Santa Barbara
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      Chase Palm Park 232–298 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
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    • 8.8
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      2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara
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      • tori r.

        tori r. • December 29, 2012Mahi mahi salad yuuuummmy! Fried calamari was OK . Adorable spot to walk the beach or watch the sun setting on the waves

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