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East Beach
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Categories: Parks, Swimming Pools, Beaches [Edit]
1400 Cabrillo BlvdSanta Barbara, CA 93190
(805) 564-5418
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
7 reviews for East Beach
Some great eye candy is on this beach Joan states in her review.
Well, thanks for the compliment.
I watch what I eat.
I run even when not trespassing.
And I enjoy a good multi-vitamin now and again.
Ok: The beach. It's swell. The sand is great for feet, and the mind.
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As we were heading down to LA we decided to stop by Santa Barbara. I've never been here before so I was excited to see what it was like. There are so many beaches to choose from. I had read about East Beach, so that's where we were headed. As we were driving I was a bit concerned. It was so foggy that I thought that the beaches would be freezing cold, but nope once we got closer it was gorgeous. All you could see were people walking in the little town, the tall palm trees, & of course the beach. We parked at the pier for a bit. If you're looking for good scenery for your photos you need to come here, but be careful the pier is open. There are no fences to hold you back from falling in the water. But I have to say, I liked it that way. We didn't get to spend too much time here, so I will be heading back for sure.
If you're a local, you know that East Beach is the beach for some great eye candy. All the young volleyball players head out here for beach volleyball, and usually their girlfriends come along to watch and/or play. There are probably about 10-12 courts and nets set up for everyone, and it's on a first come basis. And yes, it does count if there is a ball left on the court. It's saved so don't think about trying to steal it.
Parking is somewhat of a major issue. But you can park for free along Shoreline Drive, or on some of the cross streets. A parking lot is located kind of close for a small fee. I'm not sure how much it is these days, but paying for parking here is based on the Honor system, so bring cash in small bills.
The beach itself is really clean and open with plenty of room to spread out. The sand is way soft and makes the perfect bed for laying out for a tan. If it gets too hot for you, you can always walk up towards the grassy area and lay under the palm trees. But with all the athletes around, don't expect it to be quiet or to have much privacy here.
If I had to choose my favorite beach of all the beaches Santa Barbara has to offer, hands down, no questions asked,.. it would be East Beach. Okay, so let's review. If you're heading to East Beach, be prepared for the parking situation, bring lots of water and snacks because there aren't really any cafes close by, and don't forget over sized sunglasses so you can people watch without looking like a creep. Let the summertime fun commence! :)
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An absolutely georgeous beach. Most notably for me, it was lined with great, tall palm trees. Coming from San Francisco (and living there right by Ocean Beach), this had a distinctly warm, clean, and "southern California" feel to it. That said, I'm not sure if this still counts as central Calfironia or what, but I just loved this beach. It was gloriously warm early in the morning, people were going for their morning jogs or walks, many with dogs - just a great place to be. There are a number of volleyball nets if you head a bit south towards the zoo. Sand was nice and clean where we were.
The waves weren't big when we were there, but seem good for boogeyboarding.
day 1
i made it so santa barbara just in time to watch the sunset. amazing. sb hardly lets me down. its not the nicest beach i've seen here but it's still an sb beach which says a lot. there was also a lot of parking spaces open, tons of joggers and bike riders, and also my new friends the beach bums!
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Stunning sunsets, palm tree-lined paths, a bustling beach...Nice place to just put down a blanket and take a nap.
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something for everyone at this beach. Very clean especially for an urban beach. Beautiful views and lots of people, but it is so spread out you don't feel crowded. Very pedestrian friendly with biking paths and walking paths. Love all the trees as well!
