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Arroyo Burro Beach County Park

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Are dogs allowed at Arroyo Burro Beach County Park?

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.

Verified October 26, 2026 from Santa Barbara County.

Leash
Off leash allowed under voice control
Official restrictions
Dogs may be off leash under voice control in the posted off-leash area, and must be on a…

99.6 On US-101 at mile 99.6, 1.8 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.

153.8 On Highway 1 at mile 153.8, 1.8 mi off US-101. See every dog stop on Highway 1.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] Santa Barbara CountyOctober 26, 2026
Official restrictionsDogs 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.[1] Santa Barbara CountyOctober 26, 2026
LeashOff leash allowed under voice control[1] Santa Barbara CountyOctober 26, 2026

Rules to know

Source: [1] Santa Barbara County, checked October 26, 2026

Location

Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by Santa Barbara County Parks. Official page

Sources

  1. Off-Leash Dog Areas (countyofsb.org), Santa Barbara County. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
    Dogs must be leashed until they are in the posted off-leash area and upon leaving the posted off-leash area, using a six-foot leash.
  2. Location: GNIS feature 269585, Arroyo Burro (stream) (usgs.gov), U.S. Geological Survey. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.

First verified October 26, 2026; re-check due November 25, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Arroyo Burro Beach County Park (Santa Barbara, CA): 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. Source: Santa Barbara County, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/arroyo-burro-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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