Distance: 0.3 miles out-and-back
Elevation Gain: Flat
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Description
This short, hard-packed access trail begins at the public parking lot on Hollister Avenue and follows a paved path down through restored coastal scrub, lined with interpretive signs detailing the local surf spot’s history. The route descends gently to the sandy shoreline, crossing the mouth of Tecolote Creek at low tide before arriving on Haskell’s Beach.
Trail Highlights
Haskell’s Beach serves as both a local surf spot and a scenic picnic area, offering interpretive signage, tide pools among rocky outcrops, and expansive ocean vistas. The easy grade and smooth surface make it suitable for families, dog walkers, and strollers.
Directions
From Highway 101, exit at Winchester Canyon Road (Exit 110) toward Hollister Avenue. Cross the overpass onto Cathedral Oaks Road, then turn right onto Hollister Avenue. After approximately 0.6 miles, turn left into the signed public parking lot at 8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta CA 93117.
AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/haskells-beach-access-trail