Discover 5 parks for camping within driving distance of Santa Barbara
"Santa Barbara residents enjoy easy access to Carpinteria State Beach for day trips, family outings, and scenic coastal recreation just a short drive away."
A scenic beach park with camping, tide pools, and family-friendly swimming.
"Santa Barbara residents enjoy quick access to Refugio State Beach for day trips, family outings, and scenic coastal recreation."
Refugio State Beach offers palm-lined shores, camping, and ocean recreation just west of Santa Barbara.
"Santa Barbara residents visit McGrath State Beach for a change of scenery, wildlife viewing, and coastal recreation."
McGrath State Beach features sandy shores, wetlands, and abundant wildlife along the Ventura coastline.
"Santa Barbara travelers make the trip north to Oceano Dunes for its unique beach driving experience and outdoor adventure opportunities."
Oceano Dunes SVRA is California’s only state park where you can drive on the beach and dunes.
"Santa Barbara visitors often make the trip north to Pismo State Beach for its unique dunes, camping experiences, and monarch butterfly grove."
A scenic coastal park famous for sand dunes, wildlife, and beach recreation.
