Santa Barbara to Goleta loop ride with coastal views

Enjoy the cooler weather and coastal views! We start at Arroyo Beach County Park in Santa Barbara and head counterclockwise up the bike path next to Las Positas Road. We proceed all the way out to Goleta, via Modoc Road and Hollister Avenue. We ride along the Devereux Slough to Devereux Beach along a dirt path (Elaine approved) and into Isla Vista. After cycling through UCSB we traverse Goleta Beach onto the Obern Bike Trail that takes to Hope Ranch and back to the cars.
Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9am. Arroyo Beach County Park at the Eastern end of the parking lot next to Cliff Drive, where there should be plenty of parking at 9am.
PARKING FEE: Free (I think!)
ROUTE
DISTANCE: 23 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 800 feet
LUNCH: Our plan is to head out of Santa Barbara after the ride and eat on our way home in Carpinteria at Linden Square, located at 700 Linden Ave, Carpinteria. This new outdoor hub opened in May 2025! [Linden Square]() (article) includes Corazon Cocina, Tina’s Pizza and Third Window Brewing Company. I’m not sure how parking will be nearby, so please bring locks for your bikes!
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group
DURATION: 3+ hours
LEVEL: Intermediate Ebiker
TERRAIN: Road bike lanes, dedicated bike paths, low volume roads and a touch of dirt.
RESTROOMS: Restrooms near the start near Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach.
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