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Santa Barbara Beach
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About
Santa Barbara Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 86th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 490.1 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Santa Barbara settlement, just 3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
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.
Santa Barbara Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
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 West Beach, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Beach overall scores
Santa Barbara Beach is located in California within Santa Barbara, 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
"What could be more delightful than frolicking on the beach? Santa Barbara beach offers a picturesque setting with tall palm trees and all the amenities for a delightful day in the sun. The beach boasts a well-maintained playground for children and volleyball courts for adults. Additionally, visitors will find clean restrooms and water spigots to rinse off sand. During our vi..."
Sarina Kulkarni
"The beach is easily accessible and offers stunning views of the harbor. It is not uncommon to catch a glimpse of dolphins, sting rays, or the breathtaking sunset."
Larissa Stone
User reviews
"What could be more delightful than frolicking on the beach? Santa Barbara beach offers a picturesque setting with tall palm trees and all the amenities for a delightful day in the sun. The beach boasts a well-maintained playground for children and volleyball courts for adults. Additionally, visitors will find clean restrooms and water spigots to rinse off sand. During our vi..."
Sarina Kulkarni
"The beach is easily accessible and offers stunning views of the harbor. It is not uncommon to catch a glimpse of dolphins, sting rays, or the breathtaking sunset."
Larissa Stone
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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What to do in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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• 3 min walk
- Deep Sea Tasting Roo...• 20 min walk
- Santa Barbara Shellf...• 21 min walk
- Stearns Wharf• 21 min walk
Attractions
- Santa Barbara Zoo• 8 min walk
- Chase Palm Park• 15 min walk
- Area 5.1 Winery• 24 min walk
- The Reagan Ranch Cen...• 26 min walk
Transport
- SBA• 15.7km
- MTD Transit Center• 3.1km
- Goleta• 16km
Localities
- Santa Barbara• 3km
- Sacramento• 490.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Santa Barbara Beach?
The coastline of Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Santa Barbara Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Santa Barbara Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Surfing
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Santa Barbara Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Santa Barbara Beach?
The bar is located right on the Santa Barbara Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Santa Barbara Inn is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Santa Barbara Beach?
There are 170 places to stay in the Santa Barbara Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Santa Barbara Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Santa Barbara Beach from parking?
The Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Santa Barbara Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Santa Barbara Zoo located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Santa Barbara Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Santa Barbara 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?
Santa Barbara 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.Santa Barbara 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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