The best running trails in Santa Barbara County
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4,674
runners
235
runs
Last updated: October 21, 2025
4.0
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298
runners
1. West Campus to Andrea Park Bird Refuge via Chase Palm Park
10.8km
01:07
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(4)
219
runners
2. Chase Palm Park 5k running loop from Santa Barbara Station
4.94km
00:30
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
(1)
199
runners
3. Shoreline Park to Waterfront via Santa Barbara Harbor
14.1km
01:27
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
165
runners
4. Santa Barbara Station to Shoreline Park run via Leadbetter Beach
7.21km
00:45
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
53
runners
5. East Beach running loop from Waterfront
10.8km
01:12
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(1)
34
runners
6. Inspiration Point via Jesusita Trail — Los Padres National Forest
11.1km
01:31
390m
390m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
31
runners
7. Obern Trail run from University of California
12.9km
01:20
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.0
(1)
26
runners
8. Carpinteria running loop via Carpinteria State Beach
7.23km
00:49
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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23
runners
9. University of California to Goleta Beach Park run
6.84km
00:44
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
22
runners
10. Inspiration Point — Los Padres National Forest
5.85km
00:47
250m
250m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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