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Santa Barbara City Beach, CA

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Santa Barbara City Beach, CA
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Temperature
54
°F
UV Index
0
Wind Speed
5
mph
Humidity
64
%
Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
🚶
~6
min

Beach Alerts

Surf Caution

Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 8 PM-1 AM — not ideal for kids (10s wave period)

About This Beach

Santa Barbara City Beach is a popular, easily accessible beach located in the heart of Santa Barbara, near State Street and Stearns Wharf. It offers a wide, sandy expanse perfect for strolling, relaxing, and enjoying ocean views, with amenities like restrooms and a playground nearby. While generally busy, it can be less crowded during certain times of the day and week. The beach's location and amenities make it a great option for families, dog walkers, and those wanting easy beach access.

🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances

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Plan Your Visit

Beach Overview

Kid Friendly
Pet Friendly

Amenities

Stroller Friendly
Parking Nearby

Activities & Rentals

No activities or rentals available.

Beachgoers Reviews

4.8

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Weather Forecast

Updated: 12/6/2025, 7:45:00 PM

Hourly

TimeAir TempUVWindRain
19:0055°05 mph0
20:0054°05 mph0
21:0054°05 mph0
22:0054°03 mph0
23:0054°04 mph0
00:0053°03 mph0
01:0054°03 mph0

Surf Conditions

Updated: Updated: 12/6/2025, 7:45:00 PM

Hourly Surf

TimeTempWavePeriodSwellTide
19:0063°F2.5 ft9s← W-2.4 ft
20:0063°F2.4 ft9s← W-1.1 ft
21:0063°F2.4 ft10s← W+0.0 ft
22:0063°F2.4 ft10s← W+0.9 ft
23:0063°F2.4 ft10s← W+1.3 ft
00:0063°F2.4 ft10s← W+1.3 ft
01:0063°F2.4 ft10s← W+0.9 ft

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