Some people call Arroyo Burro Beach as Hendry's Beach. No matter what you call it, this long, sandy beach is protected by cliffs, making it less windy and warmer than others in the area. It's also one of the nearest points to the Channel Islands, giving a nice view. This beach is well known to locals but seldom by visitors, giving it a comfortable, local feel Almost any time, you'll find people walking themselves or their dogs, sunbathing or watching their kids build sand castles.
Because of its slightly west-facing location, Arroyo Burro Beach is one of the best places to watch a Santa Barbara beach sunset.
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Entrance Fee: None
Parking Fee: None
- Restrooms
- Outdoor showers
- Picnic tables in a nearby grassy area
- The Brown Pelican restaurant serves full meals and also has a walk-up window where you can get hot dogs and other quick foods
- Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed in some parts of the beach
- Beachcombing
- Sand play
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Walking
- Sunbathing
- The sand here sometimes has a little more seaweed and other ocean detritus on it than we would like
- This is the best beach in Santa Barbara for watching the sunset
- The Brown Pelican Restaurant here is a great place for a meal, with its front door only steps from the sand.
From the Santa Barbara waterfront, follow Shoreline Drive west past West Beach, turn right Loma Alta Road and left onto Cliff Drive.
Local MTD Transit buses also stop at the beach entrance.
