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This picturesque mile-long city beach has an accessible play area, sand volleyball, and a restaurant with patio seating overlooking the beach. At the east end of the beach, where accessible bridges cross the mouths of Mission and Sycamore Creeks, is the Cabrillo Pavilion Bathhouse, built in 1927. At the west end, Stearns Wharf creates a natural delineation between...
This picturesque mile-long city beach has an accessible play area, sand volleyball, and a restaurant with patio seating overlooking the beach. At the east end of the beach, where accessible bridges cross the mouths of Mission and Sycamore Creeks, is the Cabrillo Pavilion Bathhouse, built in 1927. At the west end, Stearns Wharf creates a natural delineation between East Beach and the smaller, busier West Beach. Wheelchair access to most of the beach is impeded by a small curb, iceplant, or a low seawall. There are two areas west of the bathhouse where you may be able to navigate your way onto the beach with a beach wheelchair: by lifeguard tower #3, or via several narrow sandy pathways through the iceplant. Behind the beach, Chase Palm Park, with lawns and tall palm trees, extends inland across Cabrillo Boulevard.
Trail/Pathway Details
Cabrillo Beachway
Trailhead: Milpas Street at East Cabrillo Boulevard
Length: 1-2 total miles
Typical Width: 4 ft. & above
Typical Grade: Level
Terrain: Hard
Description
Cabrillo Beachway (also called the Santa Barbara Bike Path) is a palm-edged trail in constant motion with joggers, skaters, bicyclists, and colorful bicycle surreys that can be rented at concession stands along Cabrillo Boulevard. The path fronts East Beach and extends west a mile and a half to Leadbetter Beach, passing Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. Across...view full description
Accessibility Details
The facilities listed below meet all of our access criteria unless otherwise noted.
Beach Wheelchair: Yes
Accessible Parking: Yes
Accessible Restroom: Yes
Restrooms at the Cabrillo Bathhouse have old fashioned foot-operated toilet flushes. Other nearby accessible restrooms are behind the Santa Barbara Visitor Center at Garden Street and Cabrillo Boulevard, and at the foot of State Street by the entrance to Stearns Wharf.Other Things of Interest
An electric shuttle runs along the waterfront from the harbor to the zoo, 10 am-6 pm year-round; see the Metropolitan Transit District for schedules.
Level access to beach (Entera)
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Additional Information
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| Website: | www.santabarbaraca.gov/ |
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| Managing Agency: | City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation |
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| Address: | 1400 Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara |
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| Nearest City: | Santa Barbara |
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| Phone: | (805) 564-5418 |
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| Hours: | Sunrise to 10 pm |
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| Fees: | Parking |
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| Dogs: | In restricted areas Allowed in picnic areas and on walkways, but not on beach |
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| Public Transportation: | MTD Santa Barbara |
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Reviewed by Bonnie Lewkowicz, September 12, 2008
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