What are the best beaches in Santa Barbara?

BeachMap maps 11 beaches in Santa Barbara, California with live parking, conditions, tides, photos and ratings.

Where can I check Santa Barbara beach parking?

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Beaches in Santa Barbara, California

Compare 11 beaches in Santa Barbara with live parking, tide and condition details before you head out.

11 beaches mapped · Summer 2026 · updated June 16, 2026

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Best beaches in Santa Barbara

Campus Beach

Santa Barbara

Campus Beach, on the California coast near Santa Barbara, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Depressions Beach

Santa Barbara

Depressions Beach is a beach in Santa Barbara, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Devereux Beach

Santa Barbara

Heading to Devereux Beach in Santa Barbara? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Devereux Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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El Capitan Beach

Santa Barbara

El Capitan Beach is a beach in Santa Barbara, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Ellwood Beach

Santa Barbara

Heading to Ellwood Beach in Santa Barbara? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Ellwood Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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Gaviota Beach

Santa Barbara

Gaviota Beach, on the California coast near Santa Barbara, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Gaviota Nude Beach

Santa Barbara

Gaviota Nude Beach is a beach in Santa Barbara, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Haskell's Beach

Santa Barbara

Find Haskell's Beach in Santa Barbara, California on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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Isla Vista Beach

Santa Barbara

Find Isla Vista Beach in Santa Barbara, California on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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More Mesa Beach

Santa Barbara

More Mesa Beach is a beach in Santa Barbara, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Sands Beach

Santa Barbara

Sands Beach, on the California coast near Santa Barbara, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Santa Barbara beaches: FAQ

What are the best beaches in Santa Barbara?: BeachMap maps 11 beaches in Santa Barbara, California with live parking, conditions, tides, photos and ratings.
Where can I check Santa Barbara beach parking?: Open any Santa Barbara beach below or use the live map to see real-time parking status before you drive.