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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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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 more than a dozen beach volleyball courts, multiple picnic sites, shady trees, a playground, angled street parking, and an entrancing view of the waves.
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Beach Access, Picnic Sites (Reservable), Playground, Reservable Outdoor Area(s), Sport Fields/Ball Courts, Swimming/Water Play, Waterfront Location
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 two picnic tables…
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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 schools, 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)
This open-space park contains a drop-in equestrian riding ring.
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Dogs On-Leash
Picturesque city vistas, walking paths, a half-size basketball court and playground for two- to five-year-olds are features of this park located on the Mesa. Oak woodlands and wildflowers add to the beauty of this unique site.
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Dogs On-Leash, Playground, Sport Fields/Ball Courts
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