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Douglas Family Preserve. 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 park is a popular destination for dog owners, as dogs can enjoy the park without their leashes on.
The Douglas Family Preserve is on the Mesa, a family-friendly neighborhood, and can be accessed via Borton Drive, Mesa School Lane, Medcliff Drive, and at the Oak Grove Trail at the intersection of Las Positas Road and the southern side of Cliff Drive.
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- Santa Barbara, California, United States
The popular entrance on Medcliff Road is at grade level of the park on the scenic mesa. The main route to the park is from U.S. Route 101 south on Las Positas Road, east on Cliff Drive, south on Mesa Lane, and west on Medcliff Road to street parking near the intersection with Selrose Lane.
From the preserve, you can walk down to Cliff Street and then to the beach, which includes an off leash section. There was plenty of parking on the local streets. Read more
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- Attraction
Entry to the park is from the east at Borton Drive, Mesa School Lane, Medcliff Drive, and at the Oak Grove Trail at the intersection of Las Positas Road and the southern side of Cliff Drive. Dogs must stay on leash while entering the park and until the off-leash areas signs are encountered within the park.
2981 Cliff Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Phone. 805-564-5418. Website. Visit website. View larger map Get Directions. 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.
