- Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Lovely garden park with gazebo overlooking famous "piranha" pond.
1500 Santa Barbara St.
- Andree Clark Bird Refuge
Gardens and a bike path border this lagoon which is home to a host of freshwater birds.
1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
- Franceschi Park
A small park located in the Riviera area with the best views of the city ocean, and islands, with small trails.
1510 Mission Ridge Rd.
- Hilda Ray Park
A quaint park on the mesa which overlooks Santa Barbara and the surrounding mountains.
1400 Kenwood Dr.
- Lake Cachuma Recreation Area.
Just 15 minutes from Santa Barbara off of Highway 154 is a complete fresh water lake recreation area offering wonderful boating, fishing, nature cruises and hiking. For those not accustomed to roughing it there are camping facilities with showers, a general store and snack bar.
Star Route Hwy. 154 568-2460
- Mission Historic Park & Rose Gardens
Famous rose gardens and grass park across from Mission Santa Barbara.
Los Olivos at Laguna St.
- Oak Park
Home to the annual international festivals, this park is cozy yet expansive, with lots of grass & shade.
300 W. Alamar
- Rattlesnake Canyon Park
Don't let the name scare you away! This scenic park is the starting point for many of the best hiking trails.
Las Canoas Rd.
- Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens
5 miles of trails on 65 acres of picturesque flora hold an abundance of California’s trees, plants, and flowers from redwoods to cacti. A library and gift shop round out this natural reserve.
1212 Mission Cyn Rd. 682-4726
- Shoreline Park
A perfect open walking park overlooking Leadbetter Beach and ocean cliffs
La Marina at Shoreline Drive
- Steven's Park
Scenic Canyon park which is a starting point fort the San Roque trail areas.
258 Canon Drive
- Stow House & Grove County Park
The Horace Sexton Museum, a working blacksmith’s shop and other 19th-century exhibits along with California redwoods are featured here.
580 La Patera Ln. Goleta 964-4407
