Parks & Recreation Spaces

Arroyo Burro Trail begins roughly half a mile after you start your hike up the Jesusita Trail, and ends at East Camino Cielo. The trail switches back and forth between dirt trail, paved road, and dirt road. This trail is strenuous and…

Cold Spring Trailhead is located off Cold Springs Road in Montecito, California, within Gould Park. It is known for its many pools and perennial streams that move through cold water and Matilija sandstone. 

The Jesusita Trail runs through City, County, and private property. It begins just after the Cater Water Treatment plant at the end of San Roque Road. It connects to the Stevens Park Trail, which has a restroom, playground, and…

This nearly 200-acre open space features many of Santa Barbara’s native landscapes, including chaparral, woodlands, grassland, and scrublands. Situated in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Range, Parma Park bridges urban areas to the Los…

Rattlesnake Canyon Trail, located in Rattlesnake Canyon Park, starts at a creek crossing off of Las Canoas Road. This is a very popular trail for locals and visitors alike due to its moderate climb, year-round creek, and mostly shaded…

Romero Trail is a good option for those looking for a less travelled trail with options to create a loop. Romero trailhead begins as part of Old Romero Road, splits off into a single track approximately a half mile from the start, and ends…

The Romero Trail Connector connects Romero Trail to the Edison Catway which runs along the Santa Barbara front country to Hot Springs trail. The connector is located about a tenth of a mile up the single track portion of Romero Trail. It…

San Ysidro Trail begins on East Mountain Road and moves up San Ysidro Canyon to its crest at East Camino Cielo. The trail is a lighter used trail in comparison with other front country trails. The trail moves through riparian habitat along…

This walking trail is in Stevens Park and begins from the parking lot, to the right of the developed parkland. This trail is an easy walk along San Roque Creek.