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Leadbetter Beach
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About
Leadbetter Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 154th 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 Santa Barbara settlement, just 2.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious 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 not crowded place during the season.
Leadbetter Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. 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. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. 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 Arroyo Burro Beach, which has a rating of 8.
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Beach overall scores
Leadbetter Beach is located in California within Santa Barbara, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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
"This beach is the perfect place to unwind and bask in the sun with your furry companion, Nala B. The beach is not overly crowded, and there is paid parking available for your convenience. The shoreline is simply beautiful, making it an ideal spot to soak up the scenery and enjoy the serene atmosphere."
Luka Lazarević
"Ah, the beach. An SB classic. What a marvel of nature, with its shimmering sands and salty waves. It's the perfect place to bask in the sun and let your worries drift away. And don't forget the endless opportunities for people-watching - from sun-kissed surfers to families with their sandcastle-building little ones. It's a true paradise, a place where time seems to stand sti..."
Alex Mercer.
User reviews
"This beach is the perfect place to unwind and bask in the sun with your furry companion, Nala B. The beach is not overly crowded, and there is paid parking available for your convenience. The shoreline is simply beautiful, making it an ideal spot to soak up the scenery and enjoy the serene atmosphere."
Luka Lazarević
"Ah, the beach. An SB classic. What a marvel of nature, with its shimmering sands and salty waves. It's the perfect place to bask in the sun and let your worries drift away. And don't forget the endless opportunities for people-watching - from sun-kissed surfers to families with their sandcastle-building little ones. It's a true paradise, a place where time seems to stand sti..."
Alex Mercer.
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What to do in Leadbetter 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 Leadbetter 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!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Leadbetter Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Shoreline Beach Cafe• 3 min walk
- Campus Store• 7 min walk
- Buzz Shack• 8 min walk
- Brophy Bros.• 9 min walk
Attractions
- Leadbetter Beach• 2 min walk
- Santa Barbara Carria...• 12 min walk
- Shoreline Park• 12 min walk
- Old Spanish Days Car...• 13 min walk
Transport
- SBA• 13.3km
- MTD Transit Center• 28 min walk
- Goleta• 13.8km
Localities
- Santa Barbara• 2.3km
- Sacramento• 490.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Leadbetter Beach?
The coastline of Leadbetter 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 Leadbetter Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Leadbetter Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Leadbetter Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
- Surfing
Is the Leadbetter 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 Leadbetter Beach are usually strong.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Leadbetter 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 Leadbetter Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Leadbetter Beach?
The bar is located right on the Leadbetter Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Shoreline Beach Cafe is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Leadbetter Beach?
There are 174 places to stay in the Leadbetter Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Leadbetter Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Leadbetter Beach from parking?
The Leadbetter 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 Leadbetter Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Leadbetter Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Leadbetter Beach located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Leadbetter Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Leadbetter 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?
Leadbetter 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.Leadbetter 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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