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title: "Shoreline Park (Santa Barbara): dog rules"
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Shoreline Park (Santa Barbara) (Santa Barbara, CA): Yes, on leash. Source: City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/shoreline-park-santa-barbara/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Shoreline Park (Santa Barbara)

**Yes, on leash.**

Type: park. Location: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. Managed by City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Clean up after your dog. The city says waste bags (mutt mitts) are available in selected parks. | [3] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Dogs are not allowed in playgrounds. [2]

## Sources

1. City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, "Shoreline Park" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov/parks/shoreline-park
   > Dogs On-Leash
2. City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, "Park Use Rules, Regulations, and Code of Conduct" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov/park-use-rules-regulations-and-code-conduct
   > Dogs are allowed off-leash in marked areas including: west of steps at Shoreline Park’s beach, beaches at Thousand Steps and Mesa Lane Steps, and the MacKenzie Park Off-Leash Dog Area.
3. City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, "Park Use Rules, Regulations, and Code of Conduct" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov/park-use-rules-regulations-and-code-conduct
   > Always clean-up after your dog! Mutt mitts are available in selected parks.

Verified November 1, 2026; re-check due 2026-12-01. Freshness: fresh.
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