FreeFree; paid city lot (268 spaces) next to the parkBeaches & Coast
Leadbetter Beach
Santa Barbara, CA
Free; paid city lot (268 spaces) next to the park
By Simir Shah
A popular beginner surf and windsurf beach between the harbor and Shoreline Park, with a grassy lawn, restrooms, outdoor showers and a beach café. Dogs are not allowed on the sand. Picnic spots are first-come, first-served except the large reservable BBQ area.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
Happening near here
- Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts ShowSanta Barbara · 1 mi · Sundays 10am–duskFree
- Boo at the ZooSanta Barbara · 2 mi
Santa Barbara County depth 2026Beach
Map
Tides today
Next low tide
4:10 AM
2.1 ft
Next high tide
11:32 PM
3.9 ft
Predictions from NOAA · Santa Monica station
Nearby places
Shoreline ParkSanta Barbara · Parks & Hiking<1 miSanta Barbara Maritime MuseumSanta Barbara · Museums & Learning<1 miOutdoors Santa Barbara Visitor CenterSanta Barbara · Beaches & Coast<1 miSunset Sessions at the Plaza del Mar Band ShellSanta Barbara · Arts & Culture<1 miLos Baños del Mar PoolSanta Barbara · Parks & Hiking<1 miParque de los NiñosSanta Barbara · Parks & Hiking<1 mi
Keep planning
Eat nearby in Santa Barbara
- Rusty's Pizza ParlorPizza & Italian · $ · kids menu
- McConnell's Fine Ice Creams (State Street)Sweets & Treats · $
- Benchmark EateryBurgers & American · $$ · kids menu
- Renaud's Patisserie & BistroBreakfast & Brunch · $$