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Dogs in Santa Barbara County, California
91 of 101 places verified in Santa Barbara County allow dogs in at least some areas.
Cities with their own page: Carpinteria, Goleta, Santa Barbara
Show only:no pet fee (8)2+ dogs OK (13)off leash (5)
Jump to: hotels and lodging (20) · campgrounds and rv parks (14) · cabins and cottages (1) · beaches (9) · parks (50) · rest areas (2) · places to eat and drink (5)
Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn* | Carpinteria | 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 |
| Motel 6 Carpinteria* | Carpinteria | 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, Goleta* | Goleta | 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, Lompoc* | Lompoc | 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 | |
| Red Roof Inn Lompoc* | Lompoc | Yes | Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free. | First pet free | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Best Western Plus Big America* | Santa Maria | 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 |
| Motel 6 Santa Maria South* | Santa Maria | 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 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Campgrounds and RV parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Canyon Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Brookshire Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Colson Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Davy Brown Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Figueroa Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Fremont Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Horseshoe Springs Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Los Prietos Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Miranda Pine Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Nira Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Paradise Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sage Hill Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Upper Oso Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground | Buellton | Yes | Yes, in RV sites and the pet-friendly cabins, cottages, safari tents, Airstreams and vintage trailers: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; up to $50 per stay. | Up to $50 per stay | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
Cabins and cottages
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Capitan Canyon | Santa Barbara | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 |
Beaches
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria City Beach, Linden Avenue to Ash Avenue | Carpinteria | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Carpinteria State Beach | Carpinteria | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Seal Rookery near Casitas Pier (Carpinteria) | Carpinteria | Varies by location | Yes. | Dogs are prohibited at the seal rookery near Casitas Pier fr | November 1, 2026 |
| Point Sal State Beach | Casmalia | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on trail. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| El Capitán State Beach | Goleta | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Refugio State Beach | Goleta | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands National Park | No | No. Pets are not allowed in the park. Service animals are allowed only after meeting a vaccination, parasite-prevention and health-exam protocol. | Pets are not allowed in the park. Service animals are allowe | October 26, 2026 | |
| River View Park (Buellton) | Buellton | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve | Carpinteria | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Monte Vista Dog Park (Carpinteria) | Carpinteria | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Gavoita State Park | Goleta | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| La Purísima Mission State Historic Park | Lompoc | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on multipurpose trail or road. Dogs not allowed in the historic buildings or visitor center. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Hale Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | 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 |
| MacKenzie Park (Santa Barbara) | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | Varies by area | 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 |
Rest areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaviota Rest Area (northbound US-101) | Goleta | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Gaviota Rest Area (southbound US-101) | Goleta | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone Walker Brewing Company Taproom, Buellton | Buellton | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome on the Taproom patios. The company's answer covers its taprooms together and does not mention indoors or a leash. | Dogs are welcome on the Taproom patios. The company's answer | October 31, 2026 |
| Melville Estate Winery | Lompoc | Yes | Yes. | The winery says it is dog friendly. The page does not say wh | October 31, 2026 |
| Zaca Mesa Winery | Los Olivos | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be well-behaved and remain on leash. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Foxen Vineyard | Santa Maria | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved dogs, leashed and at your table. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Buttonwood Winery | Solvang | Yes | Yes. | The winery says it is dog-friendly. The page does not say wh | October 31, 2026 |