La PurÃsima Mission State Historic Park is a state park unit of California containing La Purisima Mission. The Park is considered to be the most completely restored Spanish mission in California.
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a 78 acre botanical garden, containing over 1,000 species of rare and indigenous plants. It is located in Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara, California.
Alameda Park (Alameda Plazas) is one of the City’s oldest parks and is actually a two-block park consisting of unique rare trees, a bandstand, picnic sites, and Kid’s World, an 8,000 square foot playground with a castle, swings, slides; and two reservable party sites.
Santa Barbara Red Tile Walking Tour - One of the best ways to explore the city of Santa Barbara is on foot as you follow along the Red Tile Walking Tour.
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park - The walls of this small cave carved from towering sandstone boulders contain some of the finest remaining rock art created by Chumash Native Americans.
Elings Park - Originally created as Las Positas Park, and briefly known as Las Positas Friendship Park, the Elings Park that we know today has had some milestone events in its history.
Gould Park is a public park located in Santa Barbara, California. It was a gift from Charles W. and Clara H. Gould in June 1926. This 360+ acre park has not been developed by the City since its acquisition.
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens features a large botanical collection of 75 different tree and plant species included in the Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden Self-Guided Tree & Plant Tour; koi pond; sensory garden with audio posts and interpretive Braille signs; low water-use demonstration garden, walking paths, picnic areas; and Gazebo.
The Arroyo Hondo Preserve is a nature reserve located in Goleta, California, approximately 10 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara. Managed by the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, the preserve is dedicated to conserving and protecting the natural beauty and ecological diversity of the region.
Jalama Beach County Park is a scenic and popular beach located in Lompoc, California. The park is situated on the coast of Santa Barbara County and offers visitors a wide range of recreational activities and facilities.
Tangerine Falls Trailhead is located in Montecito, California, and is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The trailhead is located near the base of the Santa Ynez Mountains and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Inspiration Point is a hiking area in Santa Barbara, California. The trail begins near the end of the pavement and is wide and maintained. The trail climbs through shady chaparral to a small summit which is another Edison access road, dirt this time. The summit is indistinct, except for the fact that when you reach it you have a beautiful view of the city, the ocean and the Channel Islands.
Nojoqui Falls Park is a beautiful park located near the town of Solvang in Santa Barbara County, California. It is situated approximately 4 miles southwest of Solvang, a Danish-style village known for its charm and unique architecture. The park is nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic landscapes.