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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Santa Barbara, California
5.0
1.33 mi
/ 210 ft gain
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Barbara, California.
Paraglide at Elings Park
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is known for its incredible terrain. Paragliding at Elings Park is an amazing way to take in the gorgeous local scenery from an entirely new perspective. You’ll get your blood and adrenaline pumping as you challenge yourself to try something new under the watchful, expert eyes of the Eagle Paragliding crew. Make sure you arrive with all the appropriate gear and a can-do attitude. ...
Hike to Inspiration Point
Santa Barbara, California
4.0
3.5 mi
/ 800 ft gain
Hike up the 3.5 mile trail to an unbeatable vista that will leave you smiling! This hike has a steady uphill climb from the trailhead off of Tunnel Rd into Los Padres National Forest. Keep in mind this trail can get pretty crowded on weekends, so you're best to be at the trail early in the morning or toward the end of the day (don't forget your headlamp!). Keep in mind there isn't much shade on...
Seven Falls Trail
Santa Barbara, California
4.0
3.39 mi
/ 1033 ft gain
Seven Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Santa Barbara, California.
Hike La Cumbre Peak via Tunnel Trail
Santa Barbara, California
10 mi
/ 3000 ft gain
Tunnel Trail is a great way to get to the top of La Cumbre Peak. You get to the trail head by taking Tunnel Road until it dead ends at a large water tower, there you can park your car and start on foot. You take spyglass ridge road up which is a paved fire road until it becomes dirt when you get onto tunnel trail. About three and a half miles after turning into tunnel trail you will find a mass...
Cathedral Peak Trail
Santa Barbara, California
4.8 mi
/ 2438 ft gain
Cathedral Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Barbara, California.
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail to Tunnel Trail
Santa Barbara, California
7.7 mi
/ 2526 ft gain
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail to Tunnel Trail is an out and back trail that takes you past scenic views located near Santa Barbara, California
Parma Park Trail
Santa Barbara, California
3.28 mi
/ 748 ft gain
Parma Park Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Santa Barbara, California.
Santa Barbara Waterfront
Santa Barbara, California
4.85 mi
/ 26 ft gain
Santa Barbara Waterfront is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Santa Barbara, California.
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Snyder Trail
Sage Hill
Overview
Nestled in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, Sage Hill Campground is a great group camping spot with easy access to the Santa Ynez ...
Santa Barbara, California
Los Prietos
Overview
Los Prietos Campground is situated in the Los Padres National Forest and provides access to a variety of outdoor adventures, inc...
Santa Barbara, California
Paradise Campground
Overview
Paradise Campground is a beautiful place to enjoy California's westernmost national forest. It provides access to a variety of r...
Santa Barbara, California
Fremont Campground
Overview
Fremont Campground is a family-friendly facility located just off California's western coast. It provides access to a variety of...
Ojai, California
Holiday Group Campground
Overview
Holiday Group Campground is a relaxing location to enjoy nature all year long; a quick escape from the bustle of the city. It pr...
Ojai, California
Wheeler Gorge
Overview
Wheeler Gorge Campground is a great place for families to explore the Los Padres National Forest all year long. Informative tour...
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