The Best Running in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara Waterfront is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Santa Barbara, California.

Shoreline Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Santa Barbara, California.

Arroyo Burro Beach Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Santa Barbara, California.

Hike up the 3.5 mile trail to an unbeatable vista that will leave you smiling! This hike has a steady uphill climb from the trailhead off of Tunnel Rd into Los Padres National Forest. Keep in mind this trail can get pretty crowded on weekends, so you're best to be at the trail early in the mornin...

Seven Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Santa Barbara, California.

Tunnel Trail is a great way to get to the top of La Cumbre Peak. You get to the trail head by taking Tunnel Road until it dead ends at a large water tower, there you can park your car and start on foot. You take spyglass ridge road up which is a paved fire road until it becomes dirt when you get ...

Montecito Peak Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Santa Barbara, California.

Cold Spring Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Santa Barbara, California.

If you love the mountains above Santa Barbara but hate the crowds, stick to the canyon trails on the east side. The trails running up Cold Spring canyon offer a variety of experiences without all the noise.To find the West Fork of Cold Spring Trail, take the Olive Mill Rd. exit from the 101 freew...

Ennisbrook Park is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Santa Barbara, California.

Atascadero Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Santa Barbara, California.

Gibraltar Dam via Matias Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Santa Barbara, California.

San Antonio Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Santa Barbara, California.

Forbush Flat and Cottam Camp via Blue Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Santa Barbara, California.

More Mesa is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Goleta, California.

Hiking the 5.7 Romero Canyon loop trail is a wonderful way to get outside and get the endorphins flowing. The trail has some steep sections but the reward for that, of course, is the excellent scenery. Hike in the spring and summer for the best of the wildflowers--you won't regret it. This is a g...