Featured parks
Chumash Painted Cave
Goleta
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park in Goleta, Shasta County, within the scenic Shasta Cascade region, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Chumash Native Americans.
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Goleta Beach County Park
Goleta
Known for its long fishing pier and sunbathing beaches, these 29 acres are often a destination for bicyclists on the area's paved trail system. Between the lively restaurant and BBQ picnic areas are volleyball, horseshoes and children's playgrounds.
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Isla Vista Park
Goleta
Isla Vista Park, located in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, along the stunning Central Coast, is a beloved neighborhood park offering breathtaking views of the Pacific coast.
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Lake Los Carneros Park
Goleta
Lake Los Carneros Park, located in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, on the Central Coast, is a serene nature preserve and bird habitat offering a picturesque escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Tabano Hollow
Goleta
Tabano Hollow in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, on the Central Coast, offers a spacious outdoor haven for dogs and their owners to enjoy.
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Central Coast nesting season: a dog owner’s calendar
Month-by-month guide to Central Coast beach closures for snowy plover nesting, plus dog-friendly beaches that stay open March through September.
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Santa Barbara with your dog: what locals keep quiet
Santa Barbara's dog-friendly secret isn't on the downtown wharf: it's in the foothills, the canyons, and a beach the locals still call Hendry's. Here's where we actually go on a Central Coast weekend.
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Dog-friendly Santa Barbara: guide to the American Riviera
Santa Barbara runs deep on dog-friendly options. From the off-leash sand at Arroyo Burro Beach to Douglas Family Preserve blufftops, Funk Zone wine tasting, and patio dining citywide, we map the best spots to bring your dog.
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Dog-friendly spring camping on California’s Central Coast
Why spring is the sweet spot for Central Coast camping If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to load up the car, leash the dog, and head for the coast, this is it. Spring on California’s Central Coast is…
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Dog-friendly patios in California: Your spring outdoor dining guide
Spring in California means one thing for dog owners: patio season is officially open. California legalized dogs on restaurant patios in 2014, and since then the dining scene for pup parents has only grown. Our statewide guide to dog-friendly outdoor…
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California’s best coastal dog-friendly towns
From Mendocino's Victorian headlands to Laguna Beach's gallery-lined streets, California's best coastal towns have quietly reshaped themselves around four-legged visitors. Expect water bowls at storefronts, treats at hotel check-in and patios where dogs are the guests of honor.
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