FreeParks & Hiking
Cold Spring Trail
Montecito, CA
Free; roadside parking at Mountain Dr
By Simir Shah
Starts where Mountain Dr crosses Cold Spring Creek (in Gould Park). The first stretch along the year-round stream and sandstone pools is the kid-friendly part; turn around before the trail heads up toward the ridge. It's not on the 2026–27 Forest Service closure list. Expect bikes, dogs on leash and poison oak.
Happening near here
- Boo at the ZooSanta Barbara · 3 mi
- Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts ShowSanta Barbara · 4 mi · Sundays 10am–duskFree
Santa Barbara County depth 2026Trail
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Eat nearby in Montecito
- Jeannine's Restaurant & BakeryBreakfast & Brunch · $$ · kids menu
- Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant & Take OutMexican & Tacos · $$ · kids menu
- Honor BarBurgers & American · $$
- Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro (Montecito)Breakfast & Brunch · $$