Santa Barbara

Dog-friendly travel guide for Santa Barbara, CA!

Where to stay: Rosewood Miramar Beach 

EXTREMELY Dog-friendly, lovely service, great food, beautiful scenery, incredible accommodations. 

Beaches

East Beach - Santa Barbara

Santa Claus Beach + Padaro Beach Grill - Carpinteria

Mesa Lane Beach - Santa Barbara

Loon Point Beach - Summerland

Lookout Park & Beach - Summerland

Butterfly Beach - Montecito

Shoreline Park/Leadbetter Beach - Santa Barbara

Arroyo Burro Beach County Park + Boathouse @ Hendry's Beach - below Douglas Family Preserve

​Rincon Surf Spot/Rincon State Beach - Carpinteria

Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve

Dog-friendly
​Free Parking

Douglas Family Preserve

Check map at trailhead for directions to bluffs & Arroyo Burro Beach.
Dog-friendly
​Free Parking

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Stunning loop trail with redwoods, meadows & more.
Dog-friendly
​Free Parking

Mission Rose Garden

Spanish mission, rose garden, park.
Dog-friendly
​Free Parking

Elwood Bluffs - Monarch Butterfly Grove

Butterflies are seasonal & weather dependent.
Dog-friendly
​Free Parking

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Bike Shop

My dog exceeded the 90 lb weight limit :(

Godmother's

Absolutely stunning new bookstore in Summerland.
Dog-friendly
​Free Parking

Santa Barbara Zoo Lights

Urban Flea Market

Must stop on State St - Downtown Santa Barbara 

Restaurants

Cold Spring Tavern - an absolute must!!
​Thursday-Monday -Check website for live music schedule!

Caruso's @ Rosewood Miramar Beach - Montecito

Bluewater Grill

Stonehouse + Plow & Angel Speakeasy @ San Ysidro Ranch 

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel 

RH Firehouse Grill - Montecito

Mission City Sandwich Shop - Santa Barbara 

Padaro Beach Grill - Carpinteria 

Red Kettle Coffee - Summerland

Carp Kitchen & Grocery - Carpinteria