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Los Padres National Forest
RoutesPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsNorth AmericaUnited StatesCaliforniaSanta Barbara County
Los Padres National Forest
The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Los Padres National Forest
Los Padres National Forest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Los Padres National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Los Padres National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: December 3, 2025
Montecito Hot Springs
Highlight • Natural Monument
At the top of the Montecito foothills sits Montecito Hot Springs, a natural hot springs with 5 pools ranging from very hot to more manageable. To be more comfortable in …
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Redwood Grove
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
Before going further inside the park, this small loop through a redwood forest, along a stream is a very good way to start this little hike.
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Tassajara Hot Springs ♨️ Bath House ⛲
Highlight • Natural Monument
Outdoor natural hot spring tub (104°F) next to stairs for cooling off in river, Indoor hot plunge 108°F, steam room, soothing outdoor setting with high quality materials.
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Santa Paula Canyon Punch Bowls
Highlight • Waterfall
Beautiful natural pools carved out by Santa Paula Creek into the rockbed of Santa Paula Canyon, with crystal clear water to swim in and a gorgeous 25-foot waterfall.
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Botanical
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
Botanical Gardens - should be considered for downhill for the most part - single track with rolling rocks, few challenging rocky areas to bike down and over in the narrow single track channel, and nice switch backs. Requires MTB.
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