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Dogs in Santa Barbara, California
56 of 61 places verified in Santa Barbara allow dogs in at least some areas, including 5 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Santa Barbara has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Santa Barbara County rules apply; inside each park or business, the rule on its own page applies. Know the ordinance?
Dog parks and off-leash areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Burro Beach County Park | Santa Barbara | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash under voice control in the posted off-leash area, and must be on a 6-foot leash until they reach it and after leaving it. No more than 3 dogs per adult; puppies under 4 months and dogs in heat are prohibited. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Douglas Family Preserve (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash in certain areas of the preserve, under sight and voice control. Owners must carry a leash at all times and leash their dogs when necessary. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 |
| Hale Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| MacKenzie Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | Varies by area | November 1, 2026 |
| Mesa beach, Shoreline Park to Arroyo Burro (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash on the beach from the Shoreline Park staircase west to the eastern edge of the Arroyo Burro Estuary. Dogs must be licensed and tagged, healthy, not in heat and not aggressive. | Off leash allowed | October 26, 2026 |
Beaches and shoreline
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Beach, West Beach and Leadbetter Beach (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | No | No. Dogs are not allowed on the beach from the eastern city limits west to Leadbetter Beach, which includes East Beach and West Beach. | Dogs are not allowed on the beach from the eastern city limi | October 26, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Ambassador Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Andrée Clark Bird Refuge (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Arroyo Burro Open Space (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Bohnett Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Chase Palm Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Eastside Neighborhood Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park | Santa Barbara | No | No. Dogs not allowed in the historic buildings or visitor center. | Dogs not allowed in the historic buildings or visitor center | October 26, 2026 |
| Equestrian Circle (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Escondido Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Franceschi Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Gould Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Hidden Valley Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Hilda McIntyre Ray Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Honda Valley Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| La Mesa Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Laurel Canyon Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Loma Media Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Los Robles Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mission Historical Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Moreton Bay Fig Tree Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Oak Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Orpet Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Ortega Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Palermo Open Space (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Parque De Los Niños (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Pershing Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Plaza de Vera Cruz (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Plaza del Mar (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Rattlesnake Canyon Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| San Roque Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Sheffield Reservoir Open Space (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Shoreline Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Skofield Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Spencer Adams Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Stevens Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Sunflower Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Sylvan Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Willowglen Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Plus Santa Barbara* | Santa Barbara | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Casa Del Mar Inn | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, in every room: up to 2 pets per room; $20 per pet per night. | $20 per pet per night | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 | |
| El Capitan Canyon | Santa Barbara | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Extended Stay America, Santa Barbara* | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Harbor House Inn | Santa Barbara | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Hotel Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes. The hotel lists pet-friendly accommodations and asks for a heads-up. The page says pets and gives no fee, weight limit or leash rules. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Inn at East Beach | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; $50 per stay. | $50 per stay | Up to 2 | November 1, 2026 | |
| Kimpton Canary Hotel* | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, under the Kimpton Hotels brand policy: no limit on the number of pets; no weight limit; no pet fee. | No pet fee | No weight limit | No limit | October 28, 2026 |
| Mar Monte Hotel | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes. The hotel welcomes dogs, with additional fees and guidelines. The FAQ gives no amounts, weight limit or leash rules. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Marina Beach Motel | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes: $25 per pet per night. | $25 per pet per night | November 1, 2026 | ||
| Motel 6, Santa Barbara* | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, Santa Barbara* | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Simpson House Inn | Santa Barbara | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: up to 20 lb each; $125 per pet per night. Pets are allowed case by case, with prior written approval. An unauthorized pet brings a $500 penalty fee and possibly the end of the stay without refund. | $125 per pet per night | Up to 20 lb per pet | October 31, 2026 | |
| The Milo Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: $40 per night, up to $160 per stay. Report all pets on arrival; pets must be accompanied by their owner at all times, and cannot be left in rooms unattended. Pet relief stations are on three lawn areas. | $40 per night, up to $160 per stay | October 31, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
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