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Swimming, surf fishing, tidepool exploration, and camping are all available at Carpinteria State Beach, which has a mile of beach. Although dogs are not permitted on the beach, there is a wonderful picnic area where they can join you for lunch and a walk. In terms of fauna, seals and sea lions, as well as the rare gray whale, can be spotted in the area from December to May.

This beach is a famous surfing site, but it also offers swimming, picnicking, and bird-watching opportunities.

This lovely canyon park is a great area to take your dog for an off-leash stroll, but be aware that rattlesnakes have been spotted nearby.

This gorgeous beach, located about 5 minutes south of Santa Barbara, welcomes horses and dogs. In the surf, porpoises and seals dance, and it's never crowded. There is parking at both ends of the beach.

Bring your dog to Hale Park, a 14-acre dog-friendly open space park in Santa Barbara, CA, which has plenty of walking routes covered by plenty of trees. Bring water and keep pets on a leash in the parking lot. On Camino Viejo, waste bags are available at the park entrance.

Dog-friendly city excursions and wine tours are available through DeeTours of Santa Barbara. Choose between a soft-top Jeep Wrangler or a convertible Jeep Limousine for your excursion. The city tour highlights the city's attractions as well as fantastic spots to eat, shop, and take in the view in Santa Barbara and Montecito. The wine trip includes stops at four vineyards, all tasting costs, an organic picnic lunch, and a stop in Solvang, a Danish town. You won't have to worry about directions, travelling through a foreign city, or finding parking as an added bonus. DeeTours will pick you up from your hotel room and return you after your tour is completed.