Biking

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Without a doubt, the best way to experience Santa Barbara is on a bicycle. You can easily take in the Waterfront, Downtown, and the Santa Barbara Mission in a weekend. The city streets are very bike friendly, with wide bike lanes and one way streets.

Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition is a California advocacy and resource organization that promotes bicycling for safe transportation and recreation in Santa Barbara County.

Cycles 4 Rent
101 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 966-3804
Getting into town on the train, or just don't want to bring your bike along with you? Cycles for Rent is a full service bike rental company located on lower State Street, next to the Califonia Hotel.

There are numerous places in the Santa Barbara backcountry that are ideal for exploration by mountain bike. If you are new to the area, I strongly recommend the publication Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Routes by Ray Ford. It combines an excellent map with concise trail descriptions. Available at Open Air Bicycles for only $3.95. It's worth every penny.

Open Air Bicycles
224 Chapala St.
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara's best bicycle shop. Located adjacent to the newly renovated AMTRAK Station

Biking the Santa Ynez Valley ... and Beyond!
Absolutely the best web site for mountain biking the Santa Barbara back country.

Skating

The access path along the beach is the most popular place in town to skate and is suitable for all abilities. The path stretches from Ledbetter Beach, past the picturesque Santa Barbara Harbor, and around the Bird Refuge. At opposite ends are East Beach Grill and Ledbetter Cafe, great places to relax and refresh.

Beach Rentals
22 State Street
Santa Barbara
(805)966-6733
Right at the beach, they have in-line skates, surreys, mountain bikes and much more.You'll find them at the base of State Street, across from the Dolphin Fountain. Just look for the big bike!

Santa Barbara Skating
This site contains information about skating on the South Coast of Santa Barbara County in California, and includes the areas of Goleta/Isla Vista, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Summerland & Carpinteria.

After years of debate and negotiation, Santa Barbara has a site for a skateboard park. Sk8garten will be located at the east end of Chase Palm Park, next to the Cabrillo Bath House. To get the the latest details, click here .