The Douglas Family Preserve, a clifftop park overlooking the ocean, welcomes dogs off-leash – because life’s pleasures should be shared with four-legged companions too. Transportation in Santa Barbara ...

Butterfly Beach in neighboring Montecito offers a perfect crescent of sand without the crowds of more famous California beaches. The gentle waves make swimming accessible even for those whose surfing ...

How to find current beach advisories and closures To find current beach advisories and closures in California, visit: California Water Quality Monitoring Council.