Summerland is a census designated place in Santa Barbara County, California. The population was 1,448 at the 2010 census, down from 1,545 at the 2000 census. Summerland is a beautiful town nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley.

Lookout Park is the main beachfront park in Summerland, located up on a bluff with a south-facing view. Summerland Beach is right below Lookout Park. The park is operated by Santa Barbara County parks and includes a free parking lot, a grass park, benches, picnic tables, BBQs, a kids playground, a volleyball court, restrooms, and the dog wash.

Summerland Beach is one of the best on the South Coast and is located in the community of - you guessed it - Summerland, just a six-mile drive east along the coast from Santa Barbara. This pretty stretch of coastline is well worth a look for anyone planning a beach outing - especially with a dog. This beach offers not only terrific views, but also an off leash experience and a for-pay self service dog wash.