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The Douglas Family Preserve is a nearly 70-acre open space park in the Mesa neighborhood, known for its scenic ocean views and coastal bluff walking trails. The property was purchased in 1996 through a combination of community fundraising efforts and grants from organizations and agencies focused on environmental preservation and conservation.
Learn more about the Douglas Family Preserve project and discover the impact of Trust for Public Land’s park and conservation work.
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.
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.
A nice loop from Oak Grove Trail along coastal bluffs and through the woods of Douglas Family Preserve. Near Santa Barbara, California.
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. 77 reviews. #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.
