Shoreline Park is a 3.7 mile out and back trail located near Santa Barbara, California and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round.
kid friendly
hiking
walking
beach
no dogs
Here is the deal. It’s a park with a nice paved walking path, but the “hike” starts when you take the long-ish stair case down to the beautiful relatively empty undeveloped beach and “hike” to your hearts content along the beach or to any of the other long staircase access points. This is very much an unofficial off leash dog area. This hike is also tide dependent. A hide tide would make this potentially impossible. Tides change daily. A quick google search will let you know what the ocean is up to that day.
You could also head South on the pavement from the park towards the marina and walk on pavement for miles along more development/used beaches, but that’s not what this “hike” is sharing.
As a park, this place is fantastic. There are a lot of sitting areas, picnic benches, trash cans, bathrooms and free parking on both ends of the park, and the lovely ocean views of course. The steps down to the beach are towards the middle of the park. There is a small playground, and a free ocean view finder! The tide pools here are really beautiful and worth the visit.
As a hiking trail, this completely paved walk through the park is ideal for those with wheels (wheelchairs, walkers, knee scooters, etc). If one includes the beach access, you literally can walk/jog for miles.
Its a park. Benches, side walks and grass. Great for morning jog and views. You can do your push ups, squats and etc.. Lots of people walking dogs.
All street
We had hoped to be on trails and on the beach
Also the trail had us going through backyards without access
Disappointing for what we had expected
Bill S.
Not a hike. But my favorite jogging path in town!
Not sure I'd call this a hike, it's more of a walk along the beach, nice either way.