About
Called Hendry’s Beach by the locals, this oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs.
Park Features
BBQ Grills, Beach Access, Benches or Picnic Tables, Bird Watching, Equestrian Trails, Fishing, Restaurant or Snacks, Restrooms, Surfing, Swimming, seasonal lifeguards.
Hours
8:00AM to Sunset
Restaurant
The Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach, featuring exquisite dining and Santa Barbara’s most spectacular ocean views. Come join us for fresh seafood and the best happy hour anywhere.
Hours – Open Daily 8AM – 9PM, Please Call to Verify: 805-898-2628
Fun Fact!
In 1947, six acres of Arroyo Burro Beach Park were purchased from the State of California, and an additional 6.8 acres were leased. In 1968, the State granted this leased land to the County. In the 1990s, an additional acre for parking was dedicated to the County by a private land trust.
Beach Wheelchairs
Santa Barbara County Parks is proud to offer a free-of-charge beach wheelchair at this location. The wheelchairs were acquired through the California Coastal Commission’s Whale Tail Grants Program. Reservations are recommended prior to your visit.
(805) 687-3714 or (805) 729-7508
Dogs
Arroyo Burro Beach Park is a popular destination for our four-legged friends, whether it be to splash among the lapping waves, take a scenic walk on the bluffs of the Douglas Family Preserve or get a warm bath in one of our self-serve dog wash stations. Dogs must be leashed at all times while at Arroyo Beach Park and all County Parks; however, just adjacent to the park is the Douglas Family Preserve where dogs may roam off-leash. Dogs may also be off-leash on the beach just east of the creek.
Special Features
The Watershed Resource Center is a site for community and student education programs that enhance our awareness about the importance of watershed resources, how these resources are impacted by human activities, the role watershed restoration plays in improving water quality, and ways that our community can actively protect our creeks, wetlands, and ocean. To schedule field trips or community programs and for additional information about the WRC, contact Lindsay at (805) 884-0459 x16 or email [email protected].
Location
Arroyo Burro Beach County Park is located 5 miles west of Santa Barbara’s city center on Cliff Drive near Hope Ranch. From Highway 101 take Las Positas Road south to Cliff Drive. Turn right and travel 1/2 mile to the park entrance.
Location
Address
2981 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, California
Hours
8AM to Sunset
Notes
Dog Friendly – Must be leashed at Arroyo Beach Park and all County Parks; however, adjacent at Douglas Family Preserve – and east of the creek – dogs may be off-leash.
Self Serve Dog Wash Stations
BBQ Grills
Beach Access
Benches
Picnic Tables
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Restaurant or Snacks
Restrooms
Surfing
Swimming
Seasonal Lifeguards.