20 Things to do near Santa Barbara, CA
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Skater's Point
Santa Barbara, California
0.8 miles SESkateboard near Santa Barbara, California
Skateboard 1.2 mi
Seven Falls and Three Pools
Santa Barbara, California
3.7 miles NA steep four-mile round trip leads to Seven Falls, then the cool, waterfall-fed Three Pools — with a natural waterslide when spring flows run high.
Hike, Swim
Red Rock
Santa Barbara County, California
8.3 miles NTall red and white rock walls, deep water, and cliffs to jump from along the Santa Ynez River — weekdays are quieter and rocky spots sit right at the water's edge.
Hike, Swim
Isla Vista Peace Course
Goleta, California
9.2 miles WA compact 9-hole course spread across Isla Vista, starting in renovated Estero Park and hopping streets to finish — a quick round in under an hour in Santa Barbara's college community.
Disc Golf
Carpinteria State Beach
Carpinteria, California
10.3 miles ETwelve miles south of Santa Barbara, a mile of clean swimming beach with year-round lifeguards, stellar tidepools, seal and whale sightings, and campsite access to hiking trails and town.
Camp, Hike, Swim
White Rock
Santa Barbara, California
10.5 miles NWA deep, cool swimming hole with low rocks for jumping on the Santa Ynez River, with an oak-shaded picnic area and restrooms just a short walk away.
Swim
Ellwood Main Monarch Butterfly Grove
Goleta, California
11.0 miles WA free, no-admission butterfly grove in Goleta where Monarch butterflies migrate November through February, adjacent to 137 acres of open space trails with beach access.
Hike
Evergreen Open Space
Goleta, California
11.1 miles WA variety of long open holes and tight wooded ones with nice elevation at Evergreen Open Space in Goleta — complicated transitions, so print the course map.
Disc Golf
Sespe Gorge
Maricopa, California
27.2 miles NEMultiple swimming holes along the Sespe and Bear Creek junction, about 4.5 miles in, with good shade and a small camping area tucked into the canyon.
Swim
Lowes Skate Park
Ventura, California
27.7 miles EAn outdoor skate park in Ventura with a bowl, drop-in features, and good rails for grinding.
Skateboard
Skate Street
Ventura, California
29.0 miles SESkateboard near Ventura, California
Skateboard
Punchbowls
Santa Paula, California
36.6 miles EA series of beautiful swimming holes in Santa Paula Canyon, 3.5 miles from the trailhead, featuring a 25-foot waterfall and natural river slides of varying speeds above.
Swim
146th Airlift Wing Disc Golf Course
Oxnard, California
38.7 miles SEA scenic disc golf course on manicured grass near the Pacific Coast Highway — but access requires a military ID, a military contractor ID, or an escort by active duty military personnel.
Disc Golf
Beattie Park
Lompoc, California
44.8 miles WWind and elevation challenge every throw on this family-friendly California course — the back nine climbs the mountain side for added length and difficulty.
Disc Golf
Days Inn Course
Lompoc, California
45.8 miles WA short recreational disc golf course on the inn's property — a quick, relaxed round welcome to respectful visitors.
Disc Golf
Satwiwa Loop Trail
Westlake Village, California
46.1 miles SEAn easy 2.5-mile loop in the Santa Monica Mountains perfect for wildlife watching — roadrunners, prairie falcons, hawks, rabbits, deer, and coyotes all call this trail home.
Hike
College Park Skate Park
Lompoc, California
46.1 miles WA neighborhood concrete skatepark in Lompoc located a few blocks up College Avenue — easy to find off Highway 246 and worth a stop in the area.
Skateboard
Moorpark Skatepark
Moorpark, California
47.2 miles ESkateboard near Moorpark, California
Skateboard
White Oaks Hotel Disc Golf Course
Lompoc, California
47.7 miles NWA short recreational disc golf course on hotel property near Lompoc — guests are welcome if respectful, with permission requested at the hotel reception first.
Disc Golf
Rabbit Flats Disc Golf Course
Thousand Oaks, California
49.5 miles ENine semi-rugged acres of elevation, OB creek, a triple-target layout, and 9 red shorties for kids — a fun and varied free course with something for every skill level.
Disc Golf
