There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter ... Beach is a bit more removed from State Street and the downtown area than the other beaches, offering more space to stretch out ...

Southern California beaches come in all sizes and specialties. From San Diego to Santa Barbara, some offer animal watching, ...

Recent beach-goers admired the beauty and serenity of the area, with many calling the ... The park, located 5 miles west of Santa Barbara, is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The next stop for trash ... A regular walker and resident in the beach area, Terry Quinn said, "trash just accumulates for a bunch of different reasons.

Tsunami outreach efforts alert the public on the need to prepare on the Central Coast. Recent maps show high risk areas.

Santa Barbara County’s Ocean Park is open during those same hours. There is no direct access to the beach or to the mouth of the Santa Ynez River via Ocean Park. Ocean Park visitors are welcome to ...

In recognition of Tsunami Preparedness Week (March 22-30), Santa Barbara County Parks and the County Office of Emergency Management will host Tsunami Walk & Roll Events at local beaches. The events ...

Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services wants to remind residents about potential health risks associated with storm water runoff at countywide beaches. Storm water is untreated rainwater ...