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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Douglas Family Preserve
Santa Barbara
The 70-acre Douglas Family Preserve (DFP) is located near the intersection of Cliff Drive and Las Positas Road in the Mesa neighborhood.
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Elings Park
Santa Barbara
With a unique vision more than 40 years ago, the founders of Elings Park set out to create a recreational haven for the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
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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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Patterson Open Space
Santa Barbara
Patterson Open Space in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, on the Central Coast, offers a haven for furry friends to frolic freely.
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Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Santa Barbara
This is probably the most popular canyon trail hike in the Santa Barbara front country. It's especially popular with dog walkers due to the year-round stream and lush habitat that provide water and shade along the route.
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Arroyo Burro Trail
Santa Barbara
This hike is a challenge. It's one of the rare front country hikes that has uphill both on the way up and on the way back, and all of it is steep. It's a...
Read moreHale Park
Santa Barbara
Hale Park is a dog-friendly park in Santa Barbara in California’s Southern California.
Read moreHans Christian Andersen Park
Solvang
Hans Christian Andersen Park, located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, is a sprawling 52-acre green space offering a plethora of recreational opportunities for visitors and their furry companions.
Read moreJalama Beach Park
Lompoc
Jalama Beach is approximately an hour drive from Santa Barbara and a 45-minute drive from Lompoc. A sign 4.5 miles south of Lompoc off Highway 1 will direct you onto Jalama Road.
Read moreKiwanis Meadows
Santa Barbara
Kiwanis Meadows is a dog park in Santa Barbara County in California’s Central Coast.
Read moreLa Purisima Mission
Lompoc
Today, La Purísima Mission State Historic Park is considered the most completely restored mission in California, with ten of the original buildings fully restored and furnished, including the church, shops, living quarters, and blacksmith shop. The mission gardens and livestock represent what would have been
Read moreMacKenzie Park Dog Park
Santa Barbara
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00. Operated by: City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation
Read moreNojoqui Falls Park
Solvang
Nojoqui Falls Park, located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County on the Central Coast, offers a serene escape for both locals and visitors. The short trail leading to the falls provides a tranquil setting for leisurely walks with furry companions.
Read moreOrcutt Community Park
Santa Maria
Orcutt Community Park, located in the Rice Ranch section of Orcutt, is a premier canine facility that opened its doors in Spring 2009.
Read moreSanta Barbara Botanic Garden
Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, located in Santa Barbara, California, is a renowned educational and scientific institution dedicated to promoting stewardship of the natural world.
Read moreSeven Falls Trail
Santa Barbara
Seven Falls Trail is a popular, dog-friendly hike in the Los Padres National Forest. It's best just after a rain, when the waterfalls are flowing and swimming holes are full.
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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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Santa Barbara
Toro Canyon Off Leash Area is a dog park in Santa Barbara County in California’s Central Coast.
Read moreTucker’s Grove County Park
Santa Barbara
Tucker's Grove County Park, located in Santa Barbara County on the Central Coast, offers a serene retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreWOOF Pac dog park (large)
Santa Maria
WOOF Pac dog park (large) is a dog park in Santa Barbara County in California’s Southern California.
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Santa Maria
WOOF Pac dog park (small) is a dog park in Santa Barbara County in California’s Southern California.
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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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