Celebrate National Dog Day All Year Long in Santa Barbara

While National Dog Day was on Monday, August 26, in Santa Barbara you can celebrate all year long with the city’s array of stunning parks, scenic trails, and welcoming beaches.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department has curated a list of prime locations to ensure every pup can enjoy an adventure-packed day.

National Dog Day, celebrated annually on August 26, is an event dedicated to recognizing the importance of dogs and their role in providing companionship, security, and emotional support to their human counterparts. Santa Barbara is well known for its pet-friendly atmosphere and extensive natural spaces, offers the perfect setting for this celebration.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to bond with their pets in some of Santa Barbara’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. Whether you and your pooch prefer sandy beaches, lush green parks, or meandering trails with breathtaking views, the city promises an ideal spot for every kind of canine explorer.

This initiative not only emphasizes the valued presence of dogs in the Santa Barbara community but also highlights the city’s commitment to promoting animal welfare and outdoor activities. Dog owners are reminded to ensure their pets are well-behaved and to adhere to any rules specific to each location regarding leash requirements and permitted areas.

Dogs Allowed Off Leash

Arroyo Burro Beach, Douglas Family Preserve, Hale Park, MacKenzie Park Dog Park, Mesa Lane Steps Beach, Shoreline Steps Beach, and Thousand Steps Beach.

*Off-leash dogs must be under sight and voice control. Owners must have a leash at all times and leash dogs when necessary. S.B.M.C. 6.08.020

Dogs Allowed On Leash

All City Trails, Alameda Park, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, Ambassador Park, Andrée Clark Bird Refuge, Arroyo Burro Open Space, Bohnett Park, Chase Palm Park, Eastside Neighborhood Park, Escondido Park, Franceschi Park, Hidden Valley Park, Hilda McIntyre Ray Park, Honda Valley Park, La Mesa Park, Laurel Canyon Park, Los Robles Park, MacKenzie Park, Mission Historical Park, Oak Park, Orpet Park, Ortega Park, Parma Park, Parque de los Niños, Pershing Park, Plaza de Vera Cruz, Plaza del Mar, San Roque Park, Sheffield Reservoir Open Space, Shoreline Park, Skofield Park, Stevens Park, Sunflower Park, Sylvan Park, and Willowglen Park.

No Dogs Allowed

All Playgrounds, All Sports Facilities, De La Guerra Plaza, East Beach, Leadbetter Beach, and West Beach.