Butterfly Beach
Channel
Drive & Butterfly Lane
Montecito, CA
Butterfly Beach
is the most west-facing beach in Santa Barbara. This makes it the
best beach to watch a sunset, complete with incredible views of
the city and the wharf.
    East
Beach
E.
Cabrillo Blvd. & Milpas St.
Santa Barbara, CA
805-564-5418
East Beach is
often the first beach to be seen when entering Santa Barbara. Palm-shaded
lawns and clean sand make this one of Santa Barbara's most popular
beaches. The beach is also world famous for volleyball, hosting
several top-notch tournaments each year.
 West
Beach
E.
Cabrillo Blvd. between
State St. & Castillo
Santa Barbara, CA
805-564-5418
West
Beach is nestled between the wharf and marina, directly across from
the Veteran's Center. It is a relatively quiet beach, despite being
so close to Motel Row. There aren't any facilities on the beach,
but food is available within walking distance.
  Leadbetter
Beach
Shoreline
& Loma Alta Drs.
Santa Barbara, CA
805-564-5418
One of the best beaches for swimming and family fun in Santa Barbara
is Leadbetter Beach, just west of the Santa Barbara Marina. The
beach is lined with a grassy picnic area with numerous barbecue
pits, making Leadbetter the ideal place to hold a summer beach party.
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