The Top 19 Attractions around Isla Vista
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Isla Vista. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Isla Vista is a region where 19
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Obern Trail - Cieneguitas Creek section
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The Eastern start of the awesome paved dedicated Obern Bike Trail starts from Modoc Road, and runs car-free along the Cieneguitas Creek drainage, seasonally dry. After a short interlude on …
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Obern Bike Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Start of the mostly dedicated bike trail, with some short parts on quiet residential streets, following seasonal streams (arroyos)
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Obern Trail connector, Nueces Dr at Atascadero Creek
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Nueces Drive deadends at Atascadero Creek from both sides. Only bikers can continue, using the dedicated paved Obern Bike Trail
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Goleta Beach County Park and Pier
Highlight • Beach
A portion of the shore of Goleta Bay is managed by the County of Santa Barbara, as the Goleta Beach County Park. The beach itself is partly man-made as sand …
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Elwood Forest Park
Highlight • Forest
Elwood Forest Park is a dreamy location for a run. You've got the beach, cliffs, mountain views and an extensive network of flat, compact-dirt trails with unlimited opportunities for loops and laps.
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