Trails in Santa Barbara County
Trails are an essential recreation component of Santa Barbara County. They connect people to nature, history, and recreation. Trails provide opportunities for people to come together and enjoy the outdoors. We can use trails for exercise, social interaction, and fostering a sense of community. Trails often wind through scenic areas, historical sites, or diverse ecosystems. They provide us access to these memorable experiences in the natural environment. Trails promote healthy ecosystems by guiding people on designated paths and protecting sensitive areas. The trails in Santa Barbara County are metaphors for journey, connection, exploration, adventure, and life.
With over 1000 miles of trails crisscrossing the county, we catalog a select group and organize them by region. Links are provided to separate websites that have additional information about the trails.
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- Santa Maria Valley
- Lompoc Valley
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Cuyama Valley
- Gaviota Coast
- Goleta Valley
- UCSB Campus
- Santa Barbara Area
- Montecito Valley
- Carpinteria Valley
Trails in Santa Barbara County are distributed across public and private lands, including coastal bluffs, inland valleys, mountains, and beaches.