Santa Barbara Surfing Travel Guide

Santa Barbara Surfing Travel Guide

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Surfing Destinations Near Santa Barbara

• Oxnard, CA
  (34 mi.)
• Malibu, CA
  (58 mi.)
• Pismo Beach, CA
  (73 mi.)
• Morro Bay, CA
  (92 mi.)
• Huntington Beach, CA
  (111 mi.)
• Newport Beach, CA
  (116 mi.)
• San Clemente, CA
  (138 mi.)
• Encinitas, CA
  (168 mi.)
• La Jolla, CA
  (177 mi.)
• San Diego, CA
  (188 mi.)

Travel Guides Near Santa Barbara

• Montecito, CA (3.9 mi.)
• Summerland, CA (5.8 mi.)
• Goleta, CA (7.5 mi.)
• Isla Vista, CA (9.3 mi.)
• Carpinteria, CA (10 mi.)
• Los Padres National Forest, CA (17 mi.)
• El Capitan Beach State Park, CA (19 mi.)
• Refugio Beach State Park, CA (22 mi.)
• Dick Smith Wilderness Area, CA (22 mi.)
• Casitas Springs, CA (23 mi.)

Pacific Coast Surfing States/Provinces

• Alaska
• California
• Hawaii
• Oregon

Beach Travel Destinations

• United States
  • Mid-Atlantic
  • Mountain West
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Coast
  • Southeast
• Caribbean
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Aruba
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Grenada
  • Jamaica
  • Netherlands Antilles
  • Puerto Rico
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Turks and Caicos
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
• Central America
  • Belize
  • Costa Rica
  • Honduras
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
• Mexico
  • Baja
  • Central Mexico
  • Gulf Coast
  • Northern Mexico
  • Southern Mexico
  • Yucatán

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Hotels

Refugio State Beach Campground

10 Refugio Beach Road
Goleta, CA 93117 Map

Distance: 21.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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from: $185

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El Capitan Canyon

11560 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93117 Map

Distance: 18.8 mi.
(from destination center)

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National Park Campground Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island
Channel Islands, CA Map

Distance: 27.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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Attractions

McGrath State Park Beach

Good For Surfing

Five miles south of Ventura off Hwy. 101 via Harbor Blvd.
2211 Harbor Blvd.
Oxnard, California 93030

Distance: 28.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: McGrath State Beach is a popular location for bird-watching, and visitors can follow a nature trail... Read More

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El Capitán State Beach

Good For Surfing

Distance: 19.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: El Capitán State Beach is a popular spot for swimming, fishing, surfing, picnicking, and... Read More

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Jalama Beach County Park

Good For Surfing

Star Route, Jalama Road
Santa Barbara, California

Distance: 45.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Cruise to Jalama Beach, located 14 miles from Highway One, via curvy roads that pass through the... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Santa Barbara

	Distance (mi.)
Burbank Bob Hope Airport	78.5 map
Los Angeles International Airport	81.8 map
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport	117.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Santa Barbara

	Distance (mi.)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport	7.8 map
Santa Maria Public Airport	54.2 map
Bakersfield Meadows Field	79.5 map

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Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals

from: $295

The Dower Cottage

Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2

Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Fireplace, Freezer, Linens, Microwave, Patio, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Toaster, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access

East Beach Spanish Vacation Cottage Rentals

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 5

Amenities: BBQ, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Lounge, Microwave, Oceanfront, Patio, Phone, Swimming Pool

Santa Barbara 5 Acre Ocean View Home & Guest House

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sleeps: 12

Amenities: DVD Player, Fireplace, Iron, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Wireless Internet Access

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