Barbara is blessed with beautiful beaches - most of which face southA visitor once remarked, "I knew Santa Barbara was unique, but I didn't realize the sun set in theNo, the laws of physics are not different here, but the quality and quantity of our beaches - now that's different! don't know what the actual beach per capita ratio is, but it's definitely better than average. Even so, on weekends beaches tend to be packed. Just remember, nobody really likes getting up before 10 a.m., so the early bird gets the sand, if you catch my , this beach has an ideal location, a sense of privacy and plenty of amenities. The only drawback is the lackGo early and linger. It's worth the extra BeachOne of the few west-facing beaching, you can actually catch a sunsetPrivate and in the midst of a very exclusive neighborhood, this beach draws an interesting crowd. State and City BeachesYou get two beaches rolled into one very long stretch of gorgeous sand.
The beauty of the State Beach is you can set up camp surf-side. The beauty of the City beach is its easy access. brings lunch to eat and watch the waves. BeachEast Beach is in the middle of everything and has it all. you get bored with the sun and volleyball, you can find a restaurant, swing by the zoo, rent some blades or walk along theThe only drawback is the parking. Go early and make a day of it or go later and prepare to walk. Either way, this is a wonderful beach for just about any member of Capitan Beach (and State Park)We LOVE this beach. gorgeous, private, long, and you have an excellent chance of spotting a dolphin or two. Of course, I love reading, swimming and getting a great tan. The lack of non-water entertainment is a big plus. If you're easily bored bring toys. Beach (and State Park)This is a quirky little beach about 20 minutes north of Goleta. railway trestle running between the parking lot and the beach and a
very long, tall fishing pier. BeachAnother favorite of just about everybody. This beach is forBetween the excellent restaurant, volleyball, picnic and fishing facilities, you could entertain an entire cadre of folks - which is probably why its a local favorite busy, this beach offers plenty to do. It is a popular haunt for windsurfers, catamaran pilots, surfers and walkers. summer this beach hosts weekly sporting events, parties and it's not uncommon to see a radio station hosting something interesting. Beach (and State Park)Just a bit further out than El Capitan, this beach is truly unique. It has a charm all its own that makes it worth the extra ten-minute drive up the coast. BeachAlthough not the most glamorous, this beach hosts a number of sporting events, including the Hawaiian outrigger lessons. Nestled between the Wharf and the Breakwater, you can enjoy the boats coming and going, as well as the variety of people walking by.
are a couple of survival tips you should keep in mind to enjoy The sun is hot, even though the cool breezes off the ocean make it seem otherwise. Use the sunscreen often, liberally andBring along a hat, too. You see a lot of Santa Barbara natives with hats because it protects even better Bring lots of water. beaches do have stores and vendors nearby, but we prefer to spend our money on ice cream, hot dogs and chips. Invest in a pair of those little jelly beach shoes. beautiful beaches that tend to have oil leaks. something we like to talk about, but tar makes a mess of rugs, shoesThe requested URL /showthread.php?t=1794110 was not found on this server.SUGGESTED ACTIVITY: Go to the beach! Seriously, go to the beach. This is the thing that makes Venice the most special place on earth. Sure we have great culture and people, but it is the magnificent Pacific that makes it all happen. This three-mile beach is manicured daily and the lifeguards are on duty, so grab a towel and head down to the sand.
You can rent surf, body and skim boards at several spots if you do not have your own. Or, grab a Frisbee or a ball for some catch. There is plenty of room to play soccer or football and we even have several sets of volleyball nets. Perhaps go for a swim and stretch or just do the old fashioned “walk on the beach.” Marvel at the planet’s largest ocean or meditate into your own universe, either way the beach has the perfect spot for everyone.The Venice Breakwater is an acclaimed local surf spot in Venice, located north of the Venice Pier and Lifeguard Headquarters, and south of the Santa Monica Pier. This spot is sheltered on the north by an artificial barrier, the breakwater, consisting of an extending sand bar, piping, and large rocks at its end. This spot has differing breaks depending on swell intensity, swell direction, tide and time of the day. )Built by Abbot Kinney in 1905 to protect his amusement park pier, this is one of the few bits and pieces remaining of his dream community, Venice of America.
The only place on the beach to see waves break on both sides. Also has the finest sand for sand sculpture. In summer only the north break is even halfway ridable, but when the winter storm swells come in, the five to seven foot point-break type waves at the south end are first rate.Location: End of Windward Ave. North of the Venice Pier.The Venice Pier: (Following info from Coastal Conservancy)Location: End of Washington Blvd. South of the Venice BreakwaterThe 1,300-foot Venice Pier, built in 1963, was falling to pieces by the 1980s. It was closed and scheduled for demolition in 1986. Venice residents rallied to the cause, and after years of perseverance the pier was restored and reopened in 1997. The restored pier is fully accessible, with special cutouts for fishing from wheelchairs.SURF/BOOGIE BOARD/SKIM BOARD/BEACH UMBRELLA RENTALS INFO COMING SOON:This is the best way to start off the new year in Venice. Join the Venice Penguin Swim Club at the Breakwater, at the end of Windward, every January 1st and greet the New Year with a Big Splash!
Sign up starts at 11:00am on the beach and there is no entry charge to participate. The first man and woman to complete a 500-yard swim around a buoy and back will be crowned the penguin prince and princess. Snacks and hot drinks provided by the Sidewalk Café. For more information, call Mary McGurk at 310-821-8136 or SCAQ at 310-390-5700.Venice Surf and Skate Association Annual Surf-A-Thon every October.BEACH WHEELCHAIRS FOR PUBLIC USE. /beach.htmPat DeMar started the California Beach Wheelchair Program in 1993. Money has been donated by individuals and corporations to purchase over 34 beach wheelchairs which were donated to the lifeguards on California beaches.From San Diego to Santa Cruz these unique wheelchairs are available for public beach use. (See list of locations below.)Do not touch, feed, or disturb any marine life on the beach. Animals on the beach are wild and may bite. If you see an injured animal on the beach, ask a lifeguard to call animal rescue. California Marine and Wild Life.
310-457-9453No alcohol on the beach.No smoking on the beach.Throw your trash in the garbage bins or take it home with you. The worse thing I have seen in the water is a dirty diaper. Keep our home/beaches clean!No fires except at the Dockweiler Beach or Cabrillo Beach fire rings.Venice open from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.Beware of rip tides (strong flow of water near shore). More information on riptides below.Stay south of the red flag.Ask a lifeguard if you need more beach and water tips.Click here for more visitor survivor tips.Lifeguards are on the beach during daylight hours.BEACH SAFETY: Following info from the L.A. County Beaches‘ website.The Los Angeles County Lifeguards suggest using common sense when visiting the beach. Tragedy in the ocean can happen quickly therefore having knowledge of aquatic safety is crucial when coming to the beach. We suggest you use the following safety tips:WHY ARE RIP CURRENTS DANGEROUS? Rip currents pull people away from shore. / Rip current speeds can vary from moment to moment and can quickly increase to become dangerous to anyone entering the ocean.
/ Rip currents can sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea.WHAT ARE SOME CLUES THAT A RIP CURRENT MAY BE PRESENT? A channel of churning, choppy water. / A difference in water color/A line of foam moving seaward. / A break in the incoming wave patternWHAT IF I AM CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT? Stay calm / Do not try to swim against the current. / Escape the current by swimming in a direction parallel to shore. When free of the current, swim at an angle – away from the current – toward shore. / If you are unable to escape by swimming, float or tread water. When the current weakens, swim at an angle away from the current toward shore. / If at any time you feel you will be unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself; face the shore, call or wave for help.Above rip tide info found on http://www.fire.lacounty.gov/Lifeguards/BchSftyRipCurrents.aspLIFEGUARD DIVISION. 2300 Ocean Front Walk. Venice , CA 90291. Chief Lifeguard – Mike Frazer. Assistant Chief – Phil Topar. Santa Monica , CA 90401.