 Pros: It's
hard to say enough about
this beach. Beautiful, long,
sandy, deep even at high
tide and bordered by a
grassy, tree-lined park.
It
has all the amenities a sun
worshipper could wish for -
a full beach house, snack
bar, volleyball courts, play
area for children, and a
bike/rollerblading bath.
It's also a favorite for
special activities -
Saturday afternoon drumming,
Sunday afternoon art show or
an occasional soccer game.
East Beach is in front of
some of the largest hotels
in Santa Barbara so it is
the Santa Barbara default
beach.
Cons:
There is plenty of parking
but it tends to be
scattered. The free
parking goes fast.
Note:
If you have children you
need to make sure that they
stay away from the road.
Cabrillo Blvd. is one of the
busiest streets in Santa
Barbara and the traffic goes
very fast, regardless of the
25 mph signs posted along a
large stretch of the road.
Directions:
East Beach is accessible
from just about any exit
along downtown Santa Barbara
- Carrillo Blvd, Milpas,
Garden, Castillo. Turn
away from the mountains and
when you reach Carrillo, you
can't miss the huge stretch
of park between Stearns
Wharf and the bird refuge. |
