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Parks & Recreation Spaces

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Santa Barbara's parks have something for everyone! Find your favorite beaches, trails, playgrounds, sports fields, picnic sites, and more.

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East Beach stretches from Stearns Wharf to the City limits just past the Clark Estate, on the eastern end of the four-mile stretch of City beach parks. East Beach offers picnic facilities, more than a dozen volleyball courts, a playground…
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Beach Access, Playground
This idyllic beach area is east of Milpas Street and borders the Cabrillo West parking lot. The open beach area allows ample room for a variety of events. Out of consideration to the events at the Cabrillo Pavilion and Bathhouse on the…
Amenities:
Reservable Outdoor Area(s), Waterfront Location
This fabulous site is right on the beach, flanked by palm trees and the colorful Chromatic Gate on one side and the blue Pacific Ocean on the other. Located at the intersection of Cabrillo Boulevard and Calle Puerto Vallarta, it is the…
The park along East Beach's eastern end has than a dozen beach volleyball courts, picnic sites, shady trees, angled street parking, and an entrancing view of the waves.
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Reservable Indoor Area(s), Reservable Outdoor Area(s), Sport Fields/Ball Courts
This busy beach is popular for its volleyball courts, sporting activities and mild ocean currents. It plays host to numerous private wedding ceremonies and public special events throughout the year. The rentable area of this beach is the…
Have a day at the beach! Picnic #1 is next to the volleyball courts and is the closest table to the public parking lot. The site capacity is 20 people but since there's only one picnic table onsite, we encourage you to bring in additional…
Amenities:
Reservable Outdoor Area(s), Waterfront Location
Bring your friends and family to the beach! Picnic #2 is next to the volleyball courts and is adjacent to Picnic #1 but slightly farther from the public parking lot. The site capacity is 20 people but since there's only one picnic table…
Amenities:
Reservable Outdoor Area(s), Waterfront Location
Beautiful beach volleyball courts overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 20-30 courts depending on season, tides and sand on the beach. Tournaments, leagues high school and local colleges all use these courts. reservation request
Amenities:
Reservable Outdoor Area(s), Sport Fields/Ball Courts, Waterfront Location
Close to the Franklin Neighborhood Center, this neighborhood park is a popular location for barbecues and birthday parties. The playground children ages 2-5, with Santa Barbara's first public nest swing for parents and children to enjoy…
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Dogs On-Leash, Playground, Reservable Outdoor Area(s)
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