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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 East Beach Volleyball…
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Beach Access, Playground
This idyllic section of East Beach is east of Milpas Street and borders the Cabrillo West parking lot. The open beach area allows ample room for a variety of events.
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Beach Access, Reservable Outdoor Area(s), Waterfront Location
This fabulous site is right on East 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…
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Beach Access, Reservable Outdoor Area(s), Waterfront Location
The park along East Beach's eastern end has more than a dozen beach volleyball courts, multiple picnic sites, shady trees, a playground, angled street parking, and an entrancing view of t
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Beach Access, Picnic Sites (Reservable), Playground, Reservable Outdoor Area(s), Sport Fields/Ball Courts, Swimming/Water Play, Waterfront Location
East Beach is popular for its volleyball courts, sporting activities, and mild ocean currents.
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Beach Access, Reservable Outdoor Area(s), Waterfront Location
Have a day at East Beach! Picnic Area #1 is next to the East Beach Volleyball Courts and is the closest table to the public parking lot.
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Reservable Outdoor Area(s), Waterfront Location
Bring your friends and family to East Beach!
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Reservable Outdoor Area(s), Waterfront Location
Located at East Beach, these beautiful beach volleyball courts overlook the Pacific Ocean. There are 20-30 courts depending on season, tides, and amount of sand on the beach. Tournaments, leagues, high schools, and local colleges all use…
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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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