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City of Santa Barbara: dogs on beaches

Santa Barbara, California

Dogs may be off-leash on the beach from the Shoreline Park staircase west to the eastern edge of the Arroyo Burro estuary. Elsewhere dogs need a 6-foot leash, and they are not allowed on East Beach, West Beach or Leadbetter Beach.

Source: City of Santa Barbara, City Animal Regulations. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

Arroyo Burro Beach (east of the estuary)Off-leash dogs allowed all year