The cleanest and grossest beaches in California — and it’s bad news for iconic Santa Monica Pier

Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast.
The Santa Barbara Independent

Santa Barbara’s East Beach Reopens Following Monthlong Closure Due to Sewage Spill

Recent water quality testing confirms that ocean contact near Mission Creek is safe again, health officials say.
KSBY

Santa Barbara County launches emergency beach operations after winter storms

Parts of Goleta Beach County Park will partially close beginning Jan. 26 as the county launches emergency beach operations ...
Edhat

Goleta Beach County Park Section to Close for Beach Operations Starting Wednesday

Due to the recent storms, Santa Barbara County will close a section of the east end of Goleta Beach County Park on8, 2026.
Noozhawk

Santa Barbara’s East Beach Reopens for Water Activities Month After Sewage Spill

Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services announced on Friday that East Beach is fully open for recreational water ...
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Sunny Santa Barbara: 13 top things to do with kids

Southern California's Santa Barbara offers a quick getaway, located about 100 miles almost due west of Los Angeles. I ...
Noozhawk

East End of Goleta Beach County Park Closing Through March for Storm Work

Santa Barbara County is closing an area of Goleta Beach County Park to use as a work site to address the aftermath of recent winter storms. Preparation of ...