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Douglas Family Preserve. 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.
Douglas Family Preserve. 805-564-5433. 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.
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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.
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From hang gliding and paragliding to hiking and biking, there are many things to do at Douglas Family Preserve. Several native habitats can be explored here, including southern oak woodland, coastal scrub brush, annual grassland and coastal sage scrub. The park houses a variety of trees, making it a popular spot for birds and migrating monarch butt...
Douglas Family Preserve is a popular spot for pet owners because dogs are allowed off-leash in select areas—a rarity in Santa Barbara. The park offers more than three miles of trails for fido to enjoy, including the easy, flat, 1.3-mile Arroyo Burro Beach Loop.
The preserve was the site of Wilcox Nursery from 1949 until 1972. After its closing, the development of a resort and residential community was begun, but local conservationists launched a grassroots movement to preserve the land. In 1996, the actor/producer and UCSB alumnus Michael Douglas donated a large sum of money to be used to protect and rest...
From the center of the city, take W. Carrillo Street. Then, turn right onto Cliff Drive. Travel about a half-mile and then turn left onto Mesa Lane. Keep driving about 200 feet and then take a right onto Borton Drive. The park will be on your left. Please note that this entry is located in a residential part of town. We ask that visitors respect th...
- Linda Road, Santa Barbara, 93101, CA
- (805) 564-5418
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.
Douglas Family Preserve. The largest area of coastal open space within the city of Santa Barbara, this beautiful preserve is filled with walking/running trails, gorgeous ocean views, gnarled trees, birds and off-leash dogs.
