The Best Hiking in Montecito

Ennisbrook Park is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Santa Barbara, California.

Hammonds Meadow Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Santa Barbara, California.

Montecito Peak Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Santa Barbara, California.

Cold Spring Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Santa Barbara, California.

This waterfall can be fairly dry during the year, so keep your eyes out for a recent rainstorm to really get things going. When you start the hike on East Folk Trail, at 0.25 miles, cross over the creek and join West Fork Trail. A little over another half mile, West Fork starts to head uphill, bu...

If you love the mountains above Santa Barbara but hate the crowds, stick to the canyon trails on the east side. The trails running up Cold Spring canyon offer a variety of experiences without all the noise.To find the West Fork of Cold Spring Trail, take the Olive Mill Rd. exit from the 101 freew...

Begin at the trailhead in the parking area on E. Valley Road. You'll gain some elevation (don't forget your water). You'll know when you arrive at Saddle Rock--you can't miss this conspicuous rock formation. Enjoy the sights from here. If you plan carefully and hike up on a clear day, you may eve...

Park in the lot east of where Cold spring creek intersects Mountain Road. The correct trailhead is the one with the wooden sign, do not take the trail with a rusty metal sign. Begin your ascent and at the first fork stay right on East Fork. You will cross two mild creeks before the next fork, aga...

This trail is a 1.8 mile loop that is ideal for families or anyone looking for a short but spectacular hike. Begin at the trailhead where Cold Spring Creek crosses Mountain Drive. Follow the trail with a wooden sign--not the one with a rusty sign. Stay right at every fork. There will be a couple ...

Hiking the 5.7 Romero Canyon loop trail is a wonderful way to get outside and get the endorphins flowing. The trail has some steep sections but the reward for that, of course, is the excellent scenery. Hike in the spring and summer for the best of the wildflowers--you won't regret it. This is a g...

Loon Point is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Carpinteria, California.

Parma Park Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Santa Barbara, California.

Forbush Flat and Cottam Camp via Blue Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Santa Barbara, California.

Rattlesnake Canyon Trail to Tunnel Trail is an out and back trail that takes you past scenic views located near Santa Barbara, California

Torrey Pines Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Santa Barbara, California.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Barbara, California.