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Outdoors in Santa Barbara

Marked walking and hiking routes in and around Santa Barbara.

5 picks · 5 free · updated 27 October

FreeInspiration Point Hike5.5 km · about 2.5 hrsFreeRed Tile Walking TourRoute from Visit Santa BarbaraFreeCabrillo Bike Path to Butterfly Beach7.4 kmFreeObern Trail to Goleta Beach Park16.9 kmFreeStearns Wharf to Old Mission Santa Barbara4.8 km
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Outdoors in Santa Barbara, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Santa Barbara?

Right now: Inspiration Point Hike, Red Tile Walking Tour, Cabrillo Bike Path to Butterfly Beach and Obern Trail to Goleta Beach Park. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and FreeGuides' own research.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Inspiration Point Hike, Red Tile Walking Tour, Cabrillo Bike Path to Butterfly Beach and Obern Trail to Goleta Beach Park, and 1 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Santa Barbara and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Santa Barbara, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.