Suggestions for Beach near Santa Barbara

Destination:CentralCoast • September 9, 2012While a once hidden gem, this is still a fav of ours. The Boathouse at Hendry's Beach offers a great selection of fresh seafood and wine. But the free parking means prime views of the day's sunset!

Kevin E. • May 19, 2010Great place to walk along the beach in Montecito. It feels like a private beach and the views are spectacular!

samantha l. • August 5, 2013This beach has nice big grass areas perfect for picnics and activities. I like to ride my bike along the bike trail and its a beautiful ocean and palm tree view.

Emma L. • September 5, 2018Loved this beach! Very big (lots of sand) and you can watch many water sports. There are also several restaurants and shops on the beach! Recommend in the alley's milkshakes!

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!

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.

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

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

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

Silvia B. • April 14, 2016Oldest pier in the west coast. Must see

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Kathleen F. • August 12, 2012This is one of my favorite spots for many reasons. If you like beach combing and collecting sea glass, it's the best in Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

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

Erin L. • June 20, 2010Came here for a bachelorette party and loved it -- adorable, perfect location near the beach and town, and super friendly staff.

Felix J. • October 10, 2014Great location (a two minute walk to the beach), great value in money, great breakfast. Highly recommended

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

Stephanie • July 24, 2018Try to sit by the glass wall on the patio - it’s the best view of the ocean, beach, and sunset. The food and drinks were great too, as was our server, Lucas.