Elings Park

The beach that runs beneath the Douglas Family Preserve in the City of Santa Barbara is dog-friendly and off-leash; it starts east of the slough at Arroyo Burro Beach (locals call it Hendry's Beach) and stretches almost to the steps at Mesa Lane. The eastern boundary is defined by fallen eucalyptus trees. From the Arroyo Burro parking lot, go to the beach, turn left, and bridge the slough to reach the off-leash legal area. Please keep your dog on a leash until you cross the slough, both in the parking lot and on the beach.

The beach that runs beneath the Douglas Family Preserve in the City of Santa Barbara is dog-friendly and off-leash; it starts east of the slough at Arroyo Burro Beach (locals call it Hendry's Beach) and stretches almost to the steps at Mesa Lane. The eastern limit is defined by fallen eucalyptus trees. From the Arroyo Burro parking lot, go to the beach, turn left, and bridge the slough to reach the off-leash legal area. Please keep your dog on a leash until you cross the slough, both in the parking lot and on the beach.

Douglas Family Preserve is one of two off-leash dog parks in Santa Barbara, California, with 70 acres of hiking trails and a beach where your dog can run free. Waste bags and fresh water for dogs should be brought by their owners. Dogs must be kept on a leash while entering the park and until they reach the off-leash areas signs. Over three miles of dog-friendly park pathways are available, with some offering views of the Pacific shoreline.

Grassini Family Vineyards is a boutique vineyard owned and maintained by a family that specializes in the handcrafted production of Bordeaux varietal wines. They concentrate on using renewable and sustainable resources to farm their vineyard. The Wine Cask Restaurant, Au Bon Climat, and Margerum tasting rooms are all located in downtown Santa Barbara. At 5:30 p.m., the day's last tasting will take place.

At Jamie Slone Wines, we're passionate about creating wines that are unique, handcrafted, well-balanced, and bursting with the obsession we want to be recognized for: Santa Barbara County Terroir! We only use fruit from great vineyard areas that have distinct characteristics and subtle nuances that convey the story of a particular wine. Our focus is on great vineyard sites in Santa Barbara County that specialize in Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Italian varietals. We are part of the new Wine Collection of El Paseo, which includes six ultra-premium wine tasting rooms in the Historic El Paseo in downtown Santa Barbara's Presidio neighborhood! The Historic El Paseo is the epitome of Spanish Colonial and Mission architecture. Fabulous restaurants, high-end shopping on State Street, historical museums, antique theaters, and world-class wine region are all within walking distance. Come visit and enjoy "An American Riviera Experience" with us.

A trail goes along the cliff from the east to the west side of campus, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, harbor, and beaches. A grassy area on the west side of campus attracts a large group of well-socialized dogs and their welcoming owners every Saturday morning and many weekday evenings. If you're staying at one of West Beach's pet-friendly hotels, simply cross Castillo Street, go through the park, and up the hill toward City College (on the left of the tennis courts). Stay to the left and seek for the gardens that hug the cliffs, then proceed past the stadiums to the pedestrian bridge that connects the West Campus to the rest of the campus. The bridge leads to a large grassy area with a path on the left and (usually) a large number of friendly, lively dogs.