Arlington Peak is a 3,258-foot (993 m) high peak within the Santa Ynez Mountains located north of Santa Barbara, California, adjacent to the south of La Cumbre Peak and to the southeast of Cathedral Peak. The peak is accessible via a 4.1-mile (7 km) "out and back" trail used for hiking and rock climbing, which is rated as difficult.

The Rock Garden is a hidden boulder field perched on a ridge overlooking Santa Barbara. If the day is clear and the marine layer minimal, we will be gifted grand views of the ocean and the Channel Islands. It can be reached by a short hike of less than a mile from the top of Gibraltar Road. This will give us plenty of time to explore and wander amongst the boulders and beautiful pine trees.

This county park is the portal for the best known off-leash spot in the Santa Barbara area. Dogs are required to be on leash through the parking lot and bathing beach until, passing Arroyo Burro Slough, dogs are welcome to run free and cavort in the Pacific Ocean surf below the city’s Douglas Family Preserve.

Toro Canyon Park is the quintessential hidden gem. It's huge, packed with amenities, offers a hike with a spectacular mountain top view, yet nobody knows it's there because it is far off the beaten path. Consequently many celebrities flock to Toro Canyon Park because of the privacy it affords.

Lizard’s Mouth is a mountain top rock formation overlooking Santa Barbara. Wind-carved pockets on the underside of this sandstone outcropping give the rock a resemblance to a frog or lizard’s mouth. The short hike to Lizard’s Mouth offers sensational views and is a quick excursion for anyone traveling the 154 between Santa Barbara and Lake Cachuma or Los Olivos.

The San Marcos Foothills Preserve is a County of Santa Barbara Open Space, which the public enjoys for passive recreation including hiking and wildlife viewing.

Tucker's Grove Park is Grand Central for large picnics in Santa Barbara. Tucker's Grove has 8 reservable picnic areas with capacities of 400, 310, 120, 80, 40, 25, 25, and 25. The lower park is great for families because of its wide-open spaces and relatively flat grounds that are right next to a large playground.

Live Oak is reservable for large group functions only. Hot showers/restrooms. Accommodates up to 1,500 campers in “open” site fashion, and an additional 2,000 non-camping patrons on a daily basis. Roofed kitchen and eating area seats 250 guests.

Tequepis Trailhead is a beautiful trail. You will get gorgeous views of Cachuma Lake while climbing, and great views of the coast when you reach the summit. Another bonus is that there are two geocaches at the top for you to look for.

Cachuma Lake Vista Point offers a beautiful view of the Bradbury Dam and is also a scenic spot located in the lake Cachuma, Santa Barbara, California.