RECREATION

Recreation Areas

• Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
  HC 58 - Highway 154 • Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  805-686-5054
  This recreation area offers many activities, including fishing, boating, sailing, hiking, lake cruises, and nature programs. Boat rentals are available. more...

Equine

• Rancho Oso Riding Stables
  3750 Paradise Road • Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  805-683-5110
  Enjoy trail rides and horse camping at this equine center that provides overnight stables if you have your own horse.   map

Fishing

• Hornet Sportfishing
  125 Harbor Way #4 • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-966-2212
  The most experienced and longest operating certified sportfishing boat in Santa Barbara, this company offers a courteous captain, the right equipment, and an experienced staff.  map

• Stardust Sportfishing
  301 West Cabrillo Boulevard • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  Located at Sea Landing
  805-963-3564
  The largest and fastest half day fishing boat in the Santa Barbara harbor, this sportfishing company features a full galley, three large bait tanks, and a custom sun deck, perfect for serious saltwater fishing. more...  map

Golf

• Hidden Oaks Country Club
  4760-G Calle Camarade • Santa Barbara, CA 93110
  805-967-3493
  A semi-private 18 hole, par 54 golf course which contains well-manicured greens. This golf course is great for working on your chipping and putting.  map

• Santa Barbara Golf Club
  3500 McCaw Avenue • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  Located at Las Positas
  805-687-7087
  This public 18 hole, par 70 golf course features undulating fairways leading to uneven lies. The ninth and the 18th holes are long par fives with incredible views of the Santa Ynez Mountains. more...  map

• Tee Time Golf Practice Center
  5885 Carpinteria Avenue • Carpinteria, CA 93013
  805-566-9948
  Santa Barbara golf driving range and practice facility, Tee Time, features USGA putting greens, PGA certified teaching pros, and expert club fitters. more...

Sailing

• Santa Barbara Sailing Center
  133 Harbor Way • Santa Barbara, CA 93109
  Located at The Breakwater
  805-962-2826, 800-350-9090
  This center offers a wide variety of sailing experiences, including whale watching, sunset cruises, or dinner cruises. Charter services and sailing lessons are also available. more...  map

Swimming

• Leadbetter Beach
  Located at Shoreline Drive & Loma Alta Drives
  805-564-5418
  One of the best beaches for swimming and family fun, this beach is lined with grassy picnic area and numerous barbecue pits.

• West Beach
  Cabrillo Boulevard Between State Street & Castillo
  805-564-5418
  Nestled between the wharf and marina, this beach is relatively quiet despite being so close to "Motel Row."