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Lake Los Carneros is a 25‑acre man‑made lake set within a 140‑acre ecological preserve. There is a trail that runs alongside the lake which gives you great views of the water.

This is a beautiful park with a network of trails, lakes, wildlife and a stunning array of plants.

Andrea Park Bird Refuge is a scenic saltwater marsh home to over 200 bird species. The flat, paved path that runs along the south side of the lake is ideal for running.

Arroyo Burro Beach County Park is home to Arroyo Burro Beach (called Hendry's Beach by the locals of Santa Barbara) backs up to the Douglas Family Preserve and is most popularly used as a dog beach. The trails within the preserve are great for running and offer solitude with views out onto the water.

Campus Point Beach is on the east side of Goleta Point at the University of California Santa Barbara campus. Students and surfers call the area east of the point Campus Point and the area west of the point Depressions. Campus Point Beach has two separate sandy beach areas. One is in front of the Campus Lagoon and the other is below the bluffs of the main campus. This latter beach is narrow at high tide and is shaded in the afternoons. To reach the beach below the steep bluff curve around the buildings or use the stairwell at the other end of the parking lot. From here you can cruise with fat tires on the beach or along the bluff to Goleta Beach Park or find a path for rolling around UCSB Lagoon directly behind Campus Point Beach.

Upmarket accommodation on the gigantic Alisal Ranch is available to wealthy patrons. Hidden in the golden hills of California’s Santa Ynez Valley—just 36 miles northeast of Santa Barbara the legendary dude ranch is surrounded by mountains, meandering across 10,500 sweeping acres. The family-owned property on land that was taken from the Chumash Indians has embraced the spirit and nature of the American West for nearly a century. As stewards of the land, the ranch benefits from its rich heritage, providing authentic western hospitality and luxury ranch living. This remote location in California's wild nature allows to stargaze free of light pollution; they offer barbecue from the country’s top chefs; fly fishing, canoe, or kayak on a 100-acre, spring-fed lake, massages and horseback riding.

Great panoramic views from the overlook terrace a few dozen yards past the turnoff with access to the Lagoon Rd and beach access.

The lake and wetlands make for a very pleasant spot to ride your bike at.