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Learn more about upcoming Douglas Family Preserve Improvements. Donated to the City in 1997, this large open-space area sits above Arroyo Burro Beach and contains walking trails and scenic ocean views.
The Douglas Family Preserve is a public park in Santa Barbara, California. The Preserve is located on the mesa above Arroyo Burro Beach. The property spans 70 acres (280,000 m 2) of undeveloped ocean-front land, and represents the largest area of coastal open space within the city limits of Santa Barbara. Although the official name of this area ...
The Douglas Family Preserve, formerly “The Wilcox Property,” is a spectacular 70+ acres of open space on beachside bluffs with breathtaking ocean views. It is one of Santa Barbara’s most treasured outdoor spaces.
The 70-acre Douglas Family Preserve is located near the intersection of Cliff Drive and Las Positas Road in Santa Barbara's Mesa neighborhood. The Douglas Family Preserve provides passive recreation opportunities, such as hiking, dog walking, wildlife viewing, and bicycle riding.
Explore one of 1 easy hiking trails in Douglas Family Preserve that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 85 to 85 feet in elevation gain.
Upcoming work efforts include trail maintenance, habitat restoration, wildfire prevention, and hazardous tree removal. Improvements are funded by the Douglas Family Preserve Endowment through the PARC Foundation and grants from CAL FIRE and the Coastal Conservancy through the city’s Wildfire Resiliency Project.
Located on the mesa above Arroyo Burro Beach (Hendry’s Beach), the Douglas Family Preserve spans 70 acres of undeveloped oceanfront land, making it the largest area of open coastal space in the City of Santa Barbara.
The Douglas Family Preserve is a public park of 70 acres with trails for hiking and biking above the beach in Santa Barbara. Views of the city and nearby Elings Park can be found from open areas in the preserve. It’s a great place to go for a walk before or after a visit to Arroyo Burro Beach.
Douglas Family Preserve. #25 of 240 things to do in Santa Barbara. Nature & Wildlife Areas. Write a review. About. Duration: < 1 hour. Meets animal welfare guidelines. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing.
A nice loop from Oak Grove Trail along coastal bluffs and through the woods of Douglas Family Preserve. Near Santa Barbara, California.
