Mesa beach, Shoreline Park to Arroyo Burro (Santa Barbara): dog rules

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.

Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions
Official restrictionsDogs 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.
LeashOff leash allowed

Verified October 26, 2026 from City of Santa Barbara. Full record and sources on DogPolicies.