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Butterfly Beach
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About
Butterfly Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 174th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 490.8 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Montecito settlement, just 2.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Butterfly Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Santa Barbara Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Beach overall scores
Butterfly Beach is located in California within Montecito, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"One of the best beaches I've ever visited, with its golden sand adding to its charm. I happened to visit the beach with my friends on a random day, and to my surprise, there were only a few people around."
Vanesa Delgado
"When I'm in need of some solitude or a brisk walk with my furry friends, my go-to destination is this beach with its stunning golden sand."
Maddox Joyner
User reviews
"One of the best beaches I've ever visited, with its golden sand adding to its charm. I happened to visit the beach with my friends on a random day, and to my surprise, there were only a few people around."
Vanesa Delgado
"When I'm in need of some solitude or a brisk walk with my furry friends, my go-to destination is this beach with its stunning golden sand."
Maddox Joyner
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What to do in Butterfly Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Butterfly Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Santa Barbara Inn• 2.5km
- Santa Barbara Shellf...• 3.7km
- Deep Sea Tasting Roo...• 3.7km
- Stearns Wharf• 3.8km
Attractions
- Santa Barbara Zoo• 26 min walk
- Our Lady of Mount Ca...• 28 min walk
- Casa del Herrero• 29 min walk
- Chase Palm Park• 3.4km
Transport
- SBA• 18km
- North Jameson & Shef...• 2.9km
- Goleta• 18.3km
Localities
- Montecito• 2.5km
- Sacramento• 490.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Butterfly Beach?
The coastline of Butterfly Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Butterfly Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Butterfly Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Butterfly Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Surfing
Is the Butterfly Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
The waves in the Butterfly Beach are usually strong.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Butterfly Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Butterfly Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Butterfly Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Butterfly Beach?
The bar is located right on the Butterfly Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Santa Barbara Inn is the closest place located 2500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Butterfly Beach?
There are 180 places to stay in the Butterfly Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Butterfly Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Butterfly Beach from parking?
The Butterfly Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Butterfly Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Butterfly Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Santa Barbara Zoo located in 2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Butterfly Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Butterfly Beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 16°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Butterfly Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Butterfly Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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