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A long stretch of beach with picturesque bluffs, adjacent to the Douglas Family Preserve, Arroyo Burro County Beach Park is a local favorite for swimming, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, fishing, and more. It is also a popular dog beach, where dogs are allowed year-round and can be off-leash east of a small creek.
This is a popular beach so the parking lots fill up quick on sunny days. Address. 2981 Cliff Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Phone. 805-564-5418. Park Name. Arroyo Burro Beach County Park. Other Names.
- 2981 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Captured a view of Arroyo Burro Estuary at the Arroyo Burro County Beach Park (AKA Hendry's Beach) while walking along Cliff Drive. Visited during the summer (August). Grassy area with picnic tables. BBQ grills. Restrooms w/outdoor showers. Lifeguards on duty during the summer season. Dog-friendly beach. 2-mile off-leash area.
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- 2981 1/2 Cliff Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109
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- Boathouse Restaurant
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Arroyo Burro Beach is the perfect beach for families because of its mild surf and proximity to local parks. Here, popular activities include bodyboarding, fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, surfingand swimming. Visitors also enjoy taking walks along the coastline and sunbathing. Off the beach, we recommend visiting the Douglas Family Preserve which ...
Like Douglas Family Preserve, Arroyo Burro Beach is also dog friendly. While dogs must always be leashed on the beach, your four-legged friends can swim, take walks along the bluffs, or get a bath at one of the beach’s self-serve washing stations.
Also located at Arroyo Burro Beach is theBoathouse Restaurant. Offering pristine ocean views and a robust menu, this is a great place to grab a bite while enjoying the beach and surrounding trails. Boathouse serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as an extensive wine list and Happy Hour menu.
Arroyo Burro Beach is five miles west of the city center. If coming from Highway 101, visitors will take the Las Positas Road exit and drive south to Cliff Dr. From there, turn right and drive half a mile to the park’s entrance.
- 2981 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, 93109, CA
- (805) 568-2461
Top ways to experience Arroyo Burro County Beach Park and nearby attractions. Santa Barbara Trolley Tour. 375. Trolley Tours. from. $30.00. per adult. Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide. 259.
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Arroyo Burro Beach, also known as Hendry's Beach by local residents, is a public beach in Santa Barbara County, California. Located off of Cliff Drive, it is the terminus of Arroyo Burro Creek, and stands at the foot of the Santa Barbara coastal bluffs of the Wilcox Property (i.e. Douglas Family Preserve ), which is adjacent to the east.
Maps, podcasts and video were funded in part by the California State Coastal Conservancy through the "Explore the Coast" grant program. The County of Santa Barbara's Arroyo Burro Beach County Park is located 5 miles west of Santa Barbara's City center on Cliff Drive near Hope Ranch. From Highway 101 take Las Positas Road south to Cliff Drive.
