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Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Santa Barbara

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    • 9.3
      Beach
      1118 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
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      • Federica D.

        Federica D. • August 15, 2013Best place in the whole Cali! Go to state street if you want shopping, if you want to see the coast rent a bike or better a chopper and have your trip!

    • 9.3
      Park
      1201-1399 Shoreline Dr (btw La Marina & San Rafael Ave), Santa Barbara
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      • Sunny D.

        Sunny D. • August 16, 2014Walk along the shore here for some great waves and lovely cliffs. There are very few people by the water, so it is quiet and you can find a place by yourself.

    • 9.3
      Beach
      2981 1/2 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara
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      • Mary Anne M.

        Mary Anne M. • October 20, 2017Great beach for sunsets, easy access, and a good little surf shack restaurant nearby with awesome fish tacos.

    • 9.2
      Beach
      801 Shoreline Dr (at Loma Alta Dr), Santa Barbara
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      • Chuck G.

        Chuck G. • January 15, 2015Had a really awesome open water swimming class here over the summer. The water was super nice and warm.

    • 9.1
      Beach
      E Cabrillo Blvd (btw Stearns Wharf & Andree Clark Bird Refuge), Santa Barbara
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      • eric b.

        eric b. • May 26, 2020Great less crowded and kid friendly beach with wonderful views in either direction.

    • 9.1
      Harbor / Marina
      132 Harbor Way Ste A (at Shoreline), Santa Barbara
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      • Nancerella

        Nancerella • May 16, 2016Always pretty and calm on Santa Barbara

    • 9.1
      Park
      1298 Las Positas Rd (btwn Cliff Dr & Las Positas Rd), Santa Barbara
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      • Spencer G.

        Spencer G. • August 22, 2010Great baseball fields and lots of dogs in their dog park!! A beautiful place to go and relax!!

    • 8.9
      Garden
      1500 Santa Barbara St (btw E Arrellaga St & E Micheltorena St), Santa Barbara
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      • Mechell E.

        Mechell E. • June 9, 2015It's a perfect spot for picnics, people watching, feeding birds, walking your dog, birdwatching, reading, quiet time

    • 8.8
      Beach
      West Beach, Santa Barbara
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      • Lama

        Lama • July 11, 2019I was there on fourth of July. I loved the fireworks show

    • 8.8
      Dog Park
      On the Mesa (Mesa), Santa Barbara
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      • Kelley L.

        Kelley L. • March 19, 2021There is no place like this. Coastal views. Dogs are allowed to be off-leash for a large portion of the area. Overall, a great hike for the family.

    • 8.8
      Garden
      1100 Anacapa St (Santa Barbara Courthouse), Santa Barbara
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      • Nm

        Nm • May 18, 2020Stunning architecture & Beautiful landscape !! Visit while in the courthouse .. Free to access !!

    • 8.7
      Botanical Garden
      1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara
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      • Joe T.

        Joe T. • August 24, 2015Great place for a walk. Bring comfy shoes.

    • 8.6
      Trail
      Santa Barbara
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      • Ranu R.

        Ranu R. • January 25, 2015Great 1.5 hour hike. Nice uphill climb and an amazing view at the top. You'll break a sweat and be rewarded for it!

    • 8.5
      Park
      Laguna St (btw Los Olivos & Plaza Rubio), Santa Barbara
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      • Chelsey S.

        Chelsey S. • March 5, 2013Best place to come any time of the day, from reading on a blanket, to having a picnic, or playing midnight croquet. Great place to bring your dog off-leash, too.

    • 8.5
      Park
      300 E Cabrillo Blvd (btw Garden St & S Calle Cesar Chavez), Santa Barbara
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      • Andy

        Andy • January 29, 2013I love walking, running, and even driving by this stretch next to the ocean. On sundays there is a local art fair here.

    • 8.4
      Plaza
      1114 State St (at E Figueroa St), Santa Barbara
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      • Jared G.

        Jared G. • April 21, 2020A big and spacious shopping center mall. Every weekend I enjoyed going in here because the place was so calm and relaxing. The people enjoyed roaming around in this shopping center.

    • 8.4
      Harbor / Marina
      E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
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      • Carol M.

        Carol M. • September 8, 2013Nice trail for a stroll, run or bike ride!:)

    • 8.4
      Park
      Santa Barbara
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      • Andy

        Andy • January 29, 2013One of my favorite views in santa barbara is from this park. A hidden gem.

    • 8.2
      Beach
      1 Santa Cruz Blvd (at Shoreline Dr), Santa Barbara
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      • Mario L.

        Mario L. • August 30, 2014Not actually 1000 steps, the beach is amazing. Full of rocks and boulders, during sunset, best place to take pictures.

    • 8.0
      Beach
      100 E Cabrillo Blvd (btw Anacapa St & Garden St), Santa Barbara
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      • Randy B.

        Randy B. • April 17, 2011Sunday's are very busy in the area because of a local art show on the boardwalk. Parking will be expensive and hard to find.

    • 7.9
      Trail
      Santa Barbara
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      • Kevin H.

        Kevin H. • July 9, 2012Watch out for Rattlesnakes!

    • 7.9
      Historic and Protected Site
      123 E Canon Perdido St (at Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara
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      • Vittorio G.

        Vittorio G. • November 18, 2012An amazing historical building that invites you to experience the roots of Santa Barbara and it's Mission.

    • 7.9
      Beach
      Edgewater Way, Santa Barbara
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      • Candi M.

        Candi M. • January 11, 2019Even if you’re not a child/adult/🇺🇸military active/veteran/NASA that was born, raised, & traveled to & from all the oceans, islands & continents 🌏🌍!! I happened to be on a 🛥 🐋-watching 4thisPic

    • 7.9
      Rock Climbing
      322 State St, Santa Barbara
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      • Emilio C.

        Emilio C. • June 29, 2015This rock climbing gym is right by the water. You can take a break from climbing to walk on the beach, it's super awesome.

    • 7.9
      Scenic Lookout
      Las Palmas Dr. (Lago Dr.), Santa Barbara
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      • Tammy L.

        Tammy L. • November 17, 2012When driving here at night, be sure to turn off ur brights, so as not to BLUND. The oncoming vehicle

    • 7.9
      Trail
      Santa Barbara
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      • Meg C.

        Meg C. • January 18, 2015Beautiful 1of my favorite trails I the place I call home.

    • 7.8
      Harbor / MarinaView Prices
      1105 Chapala St, Santa Barbara
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      • Suzanne G.

        Suzanne G. • July 9, 2014Pretty good salmon dinner

    • 7.7
      Park
      1400 Santa Barbara St (btwn Micheltorena & Sola), Santa Barbara
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      • Coach K.

        Coach K. • March 10, 2015Our go-to spot in SB for the kids. The playground has been there since I was little! The local food carts that come have a man who cuts mango into roses! Check it out if and when you can.

    • 7.6
      Trail
      San Roque Road, Santa Barbara
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      • Meg C.

        Meg C. • January 18, 2015Beautiful easy hike, great views of Santa Barbara.

    • 7.5
      Plaza
      700 De La Guerra Plaza (at De La Guerra), Santa Barbara
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      • Anton W.

        Anton W. • August 25, 2014Casa de la Guerra 📷

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