This is a great beach for walking your dog. It is an ‘on leash’ dog beach with signs posted but sadly not everyone follows the signs. At low tide you can find sand dollars and other shells. If you w…Full review by Jen D
Jan 4, 2025
The perfect spot for relaxation and enjoying the coastal scenery. The beach gets its name from the butterflies that flutter around the area, particularly in the warmer months.Full review by JetSetGoTravel
Oct 16, 2024
Butterfly beach is a pretty stretch of coastline. It's a great place to walk your dog. There were surfers and swimmers in the water when we visited.Full review by jv66210
Hi I’ll be in Santa Barbara in April and driving north from Laguna beach and would like to stop at butterfly beach..is it walking distance from downtown Santa Barbara hotel where I’m staying, the west beach inn? Thanks Kelly
A:
Jelly, it is about a 2-3 mile walk from downtown Santa Barbara. It’s a short drive to Butterfly Beach from Santa Barbara hotel. Plenty of parking.
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