arroyo burro county beach park

bowl1901

Beautiful beach with parking. Dog beach on one side. Good for jogging if tide is out. You access the beach also from Mesa Lane by a long staircase. There is a nice restaurant on the beach

BenK133

We're not dog people but I can see the draw if you are. Dogs run free...oh to be a dog here! But alas, despite the dogs, it was a beautiful place to see before we left Santa Barbara. We found a little sandy spot along the cliffs and hung out enjoying the views and sounds. Lots of rocks, really unique ones. Glad we stopped and highly recommend the beach dogs or no dogs.

jjarvis

Yes, this is a walking beach on one end due to dog poo, and a views beach on the other due to no dog poo. Really, its a pretty beach, dont miss it and you get to see all the happy dogs. Behind the restaurant is a cool as rock staircase built from rocks off the beach, and its amazing really. The beach is worth seeing that alone. The views are cool, and it seemed slow there so seems like a good beach to beat the crowds at...

Crankydoc

Very nice walking or running beach that goes for miles. Lovely cliff side views with interesting rock formations. The best part is that it is free, unlike most parks in CA and south of the slough dogs are allowed to run off lead which is also rare in this state.

Author1984

Parking is tough and if you go there on a sunny Saturday it can be crowded (but where isn't). If the accommodations were a bit better I would give a higher rating.

barbd18

We had been told by some Santa Barbara residents to put this on our list of visits. It is on the scenic tour so we stopped. There is a large and bustling restaurant there and some wonderful scenic views. The beach has some tidal pools and large cliffs at the back.

dlmaiocca

What a delight to find a beach where dogs are leash-free! A must if you have a dog, and the humans get to enjoy a wonderful beach as well!

Beachplum3

I can see where this would be a perfect place to spend a day walking the beach, basking in the sun, having a picnic lunch or one at their outdoor café. For us it was just a look/see because the weather was cold.

jcshu

Gorgeous beach with endless walking potential(depending on tides!). Never too crowded and good for families or sunsets. Ocean on one side and beautiful cliffs on the other. This is the beach I'd choose every time!!

kates4638

I try to get to this beach as often as I can because you are allowed to have your dog off-leash. I've never had any problems with aggressive dogs, but many owners are not good about keeping an eye on their dogs and picking up after them - or worse, leaving their poo-bags on the beach for them to wash out to sea! There are also quite a few times when there were people who were clearly afraid of dogs making a fuss. If you don't like dogs, are afraid of them, or are going to freak out if one comes up to you off-leash, GO TO ANOTHER BEACH!!! Otherwise, enjoy the pooches frolicking in the sand and surf.

AprilleWright

We were there in the evening to check out a project my husband's company is bidding on. The weather was perfect and we were able to walk on the beach and just enjoy the evening and the smell of the ocean. Plenty of parking and a very nice restaurant if you are interested.

kimibean

There are very few beaches in the area where the dogs are allowed off leash, so this beach can get pretty crowded, especially in the evening and weekends. Parking can be tricky, but the dogs love it here. There is a self serve dog washing station here, which includes everything from shampoo, conditioner and dryers. Very convenient. A beautiful beach, great place for dogs and families.

HavasuRed

North beach for dogs on leash and South beach for off leash. Great option for people with all sorts of dogs. Most small dogs were on the North beach.

GStravellerSB

On beach days the parking lot overflows with angry motorists willing to slit each other's throats for a parking spot. Not worth it for the amount of urban litter that the same people leave on the beach and grounds.

975lisam

We call it Hendry's as the local surf break and beach walk. Great for families, dogs and sunsets. Don't miss out on the Boathouse restaurant happy hour that is right on the beach. Parking is free, but get there early on a sunny beach day. Outdoor Showers available.