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Aerial view of the coastline in Santa Barbara, California
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Santa Barbara Surfing Highlights

By Travel Expert: Ludmilla Alexander
  • Carve light surf at Leadbetter Beach, a favorite with college students.
  • Become one with the water at Santa Barbara Adventure Company—half-day surf sessions teach newbies how to "read" waves.
  • Surf the amazing right break on Rincon Point, adjacent to the Santa Barbara/Ventura County line.
  • Boogie on your board at Leadbetter, where radio deejays host weekly events.

Santa Barbara Overview

45 miles S of Solvang; 105 miles S of San Luis Obispo; 92 miles NW of L.A.

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Hotels

GOOD FOR SURFING
Refugio State Beach Campground
10 Refugio Beach Road
Goleta, CA 93117
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 21.2 Miles
(from destination center)
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El Capitan Canyon
11560 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Hotel Class: 2 class stars
Distance: 18.8 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.8 out of 5 4 reviews
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Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 0.3 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.8 out of 5 36 reviews
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Attractions

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Leadbetter Beach
Shoreline Drive and Loma Alta Drive
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Distance: 1.3 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Leadbetter Beach is one of the busiest beaches in... Read More
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Santa Rosa Island
Channel Islands National Park
Distance: 0.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Santa Rosa is the second largest of the Channel... Read More
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Stearns Wharf
Cabrillo Blvd at State Street
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Distance: 0.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Stearns Wharf is California's oldest working... Read More
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Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals

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Ocean, Island, and City Views
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 3
Amenities: Non-Smoking, Pets OK
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Luxury Santa Barbara Beach Cottage
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, Dishwasher, Hot Tub, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Shower, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stove
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SANTA BARBARA, CA 93199
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Non-Smoking
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