Dogs are not allowed on the beach at East Beach, West Beach and Leadbetter Beach. The city's off-leash dog beaches are at other marked areas, such as Thousand Steps, Mesa Lane Steps and west of the steps at Shoreline Park's beach.
The city prohibits alcoholic beverages on all Parks and Recreation facilities and grounds, and being under the influence of alcohol or drugs on them.
Smoking any substance, including e-cigarettes and vape pens, is prohibited anywhere on Parks and Recreation property.
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We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation - Park Use Rules, Regulations, and Code of Conduct · checked 2026-10-20. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Santa Barbara: Dogs are not allowed on the beach at East Beach, West Beach and Leadbetter Beach. The city's off-leash dog beaches are at other marked areas, such as Thousand Steps, Mesa Lane Steps and west of the steps at Shoreline Park's beach. Not allowed at Santa Barbara: dogs, alcohol, smoking. Checked against City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation - Park Use Rules, Regulations, and Code of Conduct on 2026-10-20. Rules we have not verified for Santa Barbara are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.