Dog Parks in Santa Barbara, CA

PetStop lists 4 dog parks, 14 parks that allow dogs, 12 dog-friendly trails, 4 pet-friendly places to stay in and around Santa Barbara, California, from OpenStreetMap data refreshed November 14, 2026. Only details stated in the source data are shown.

Good to know

• None of the dog parks here are mapped as fenced yet — that may simply be missing data.
• 3 places are tagged as allowing dogs off leash.
• 30 dog relief features (dog waste bins, bag dispensers, dog toilets or dog water) are mapped in the area.
• 5 veterinary clinics are mapped nearby (listed below).

Dog parks

• Elings Park

  Dog park

  1.4 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dedicated dog park

• Large Dogs

  Dog park

  2.7 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed off leashOff-leash allowedWheelchair access: Limited

• MacKenzie Park Dog Park

  Dog park

  3111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

  2.7 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed off leashOff-leash allowedWheelchair access: Yes

• Small Dogs

  Dog park

  2.7 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed off leashOff-leash allowedWheelchair access: Limited

Parks that allow dogs

• Parque De Los Niños

  Park (dogs allowed)

  520 Wentworth Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

  0.9 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Bohnett Park

  Park (dogs allowed)

  1251 San Pascual Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

  0.9 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Ambassador Park

  Park (dogs allowed)

  1.3 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Spencer Adams Park

  Park (dogs allowed)

  1212 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

  1.3 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Elings Park

  Park (dogs allowed)

  1298 Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

  1.4 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed

• Arroyo Burro Beach County Park

  Park (dogs allowed)

  2981 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109-1024

  1.6 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens

  Park (dogs allowed)

  1500 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

  1.8 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Oak Park

  Park (dogs allowed)

  638 West Junipero Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

  2.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Ortega Park

  Park (dogs allowed)

  604 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

  2.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Orpet Park

  Park (dogs allowed)

  821 Moreno Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

  2.4 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Sylvan Park

  Park (dogs allowed)

  1321 Dover Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

  2.6 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Eastside Neighborhood Park

  Park (dogs allowed)

  118 North Soledad Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

  2.6 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Firescape

  Park (dogs allowed)

  3.1 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Sheffield Open Space

  Park (dogs allowed)

  3.1 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

Dog-friendly trails

• Equestrian Bypass Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  3.3 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Plateau Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  3.4 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Sycamore Creek West Loop

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  3.4 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Sycamore Creek West Loop Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  3.5 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Creek Trail System

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  3.5 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Sycamore Creek East Loop Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  3.5 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Parma Peak Loop

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  3.5 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Historic Olive Grove Loop Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  3.6 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Cutoff Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  3.6 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Stanwood Trail System

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  3.6 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Coyote Creek Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  3.8 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Public Trail Easement

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  3.8 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

Pet-friendly places to stay

• The Milo Hotel

  Hotel (pets allowed)

  202 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

  1.3 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed

• Motel 6

  Motel (pets allowed)

  443 Corona del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

  2.6 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed

• The Inn at East Beach Hotel

  Hotel (pets allowed)

  1029 Orilla Del Mar Dr, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

  2.7 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed

• Motel 6

  Motel (pets allowed)

  3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

  2.9 mi from the center of Santa Barbara (straight line)

  Dogs allowed

Veterinarians nearby

• Cat & Bird Clinic – +1-805-569-2287
• San Roque Pet Hospital – +1 805-682-2647
• VCA Care Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital – +1 805-899-2273
• Adobe Pet Hospital – +1-805-682-2555
• St. Francis Pet Clinic – +1 805-963-0577

Call ahead — hours and emergency availability aren’t verified.

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