Leadbetter Beach

Category: Park in Santa Barbara, California

Address: 801 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA

Phone: +18055645433

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–10PM

Monday: 8AM–10PM

Tuesday: 8AM–10PM

Wednesday: 8AM–10PM

Thursday: 8AM–10PM

Friday: 8AM–10PM

Saturday: 8AM–10PM

Reviews

Don Baumhefner

Sep 8, 2022

Fantastic sunset

Bartosz Mielcarek

Aug 29, 2022

The beach is wide and it is close to the nice architecture of the city. These are the only advantages. The sand is dirty and there are plenty of greasy oil bits near the ocean (you will have to cleen your feet for the looooong time after having a barefoot beach walk). The ocean itself is rather dirty too and it smells like a mix of sewer and seaweed. Forget about swimming unless you are totally desperate. Avoid at all cost.

Tatiana Souza

Aug 29, 2022

Beautiful beach with friendly people around and great spot for foiling and kitesurf..the view from inside de ocean to the land is amazing with the mountains there...love it

Magdalena Jasionowska

Aug 27, 2022

Perfect for sunset watch

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Questions & Answers

Are dogs allowed here?

William Fritter | Sep 11, 2018
Delilah Santos | Sep 11, 2018

Yes dogs are allowed. I would suggest Arroyo Burro beach if you wanted your dogs to be off their leash

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Can you see the fireworks from here?

Marc Barbosa | Sep 11, 2018
Richard Lovato (Rich) | Sep 11, 2018

Yeah the ones for SB Beach...

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Can you bring the grill and bbq?

Peter A | Sep 11, 2018
Ronald Becker | Sep 11, 2018

Yes

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Can you camp on any beaches in Santa Barbara ,Ca

lynn lemley | Sep 10, 2020
Ron Lovell | Sep 10, 2020

Nope. SB County has Gaviota, Refugio and El Capitan. City has nothing.

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Do they charge for parking??

Linda Frick | Sep 11, 2019
Gavin Grayson | Sep 11, 2019

Yes, $2/hr up to $12/day https://photos.app.goo.gl/RJ18ydp1aVzyR5j66

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How close to the airport is it?

Shawn Dunaway | Sep 11, 2018
Jaden Kerns | Sep 11, 2018

Not that far away

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can I park an rv there?

Mike Wells | Sep 11, 2018
Mario Sanchez | Sep 11, 2018

Yes Mike. When you pull into Leadbetter Beach you can go left or right. Both are paid parking. You can park your RV in there in some larger designated spots. I believeve it costs $2 per hour and $12"%

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Can we park over night here :D

David Meigh | Sep 11, 2018
Jade Salisbury | Sep 11, 2018

No

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Are there any places where you can rent beach umbrellas/chairs/cabanas???

Sophie Law | Aug 11, 2022
Darren Hawryluk | Aug 11, 2022

No..you pretty much have to bring everything you want to the beach...

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Are we allowed to have bond fires or make our own?

Sara Montes | Sep 10, 2021
Connor Loudon | Sep 10, 2021

No bonfires, but awesome picnic area for BBQ. Enjoy!

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How much is parking at leadbetter beach? Sorry if spelled incorrectly and do you paid with card or cash?

michelle montagna | Sep 10, 2020
Lionel Diaz | Sep 10, 2020

Self pay parking,first 75 minutes free.If you stay all day it's only about $5 bucks.

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Is the water warm

Sally Nelson | Sep 10, 2020
Luke Werkhoven | Sep 10, 2020

Today the water was 65°F.

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Is the beach open during the pandemonium?

G K (GK) | Sep 10, 2020
Jonathan Bradbury | Sep 10, 2020

Yes. Been a few times. Masks required in parking lot, bathrooms, etc. but then you can take them off when on the beach.

Is it ok to BBQ at leadbetter beach now

frank pulido | Sep 10, 2020
Santos Rodriguez | Sep 10, 2020

I don't think so

How is the skim boarding?

Lake Barrett | Sep 10, 2020
Andrew | Sep 10, 2020

Leader is a long flat beach with plenty of surface area for skim boarding at low tide.

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Can you fish there?

Mariano Ortiz | Sep 11, 2019
Frank Nevarez | Sep 11, 2019

I have seen people fish there, but not sure.

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Can you camp overnight there ?

rosie almaraz | Sep 11, 2019
Paul Crow | Sep 11, 2019

No, this is not a campground. This is a city park that closes at sunset.

Are horses allowed?

Hailey Johnson | Sep 11, 2019
Andrew | Sep 11, 2019

6.08.070 Animals - Public Beaches and Harbor A. PROHIBITION. It shall be unlawful for any person owning or having possession, charge, custody or control of any animal to cause or permit or allow the same, whether or not on leash or restraint, to be upon a beach or within the Santa Barbara Harbor except that dogs and horses are permitted on the beach at any point between Shoreline Park Staircase and the westerly City limits if restrained in conformance with the provisions of Section 6.08.020. * Looks like you can ride a horse on the beach from Hendry's to Leadbetter Point.

Do I need a permit for about 10-15 people to walk together?

WLS Success Matters | Sep 11, 2019
Bruce Pence | Sep 11, 2019

No

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What are the showers like?

Jolene Redling | Sep 11, 2019
Antonio Ortiz | Sep 10, 2020

Wet

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is it possible to camp here?

Davide Forestali | Sep 11, 2018
Mario Sanchez | Sep 11, 2018

No, unfortunately.

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Can we swim there

Elly Simonians | Sep 11, 2018
Ronald Becker | Sep 11, 2018

Yes beautiful beach

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Could we park with our 5th wheel in the lot for the day?

Amy Burbidge | Sep 11, 2018
Kevin Welsh | Sep 11, 2018

Yes. There are parking spaces designated for over sized vehicles.

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