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Butterfly Beach
Type: Beaches
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Cuddle with your cutie while watching the sun set over the Pacific. Butterfly Beach looks west, unlike most of Santa Barbara's south-facing beaches. That makes it one of the few Californian beaches... Read More
Cuddle with your cutie while watching the sun set over the Pacific. Butterfly Beach looks west, unlike most of Santa Barbara's south-facing beaches. That makes it one of the few Californian beaches where you can watch the sunset instead of the sunrise. This beautiful sandy beach is perfect for romantic strolls. Bring a bottle of champagne and take a seat on the rock wall that lines the upper part of the beach, offering a comfortable vantage point with stunning views (even on not-so-sunny days). Hungry? Parched? Sore? The legendary Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore Santa Barbara is just across the street, with a great restaurant, bar and spa that will definitely impress your significant other.
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Hours:
- Daily Sunrise-Sunset
Admissions:
- Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert
- Romantic Things to Do: "If you really want to impress your sweetie, duck into the swanky Biltmore hotel bar across the street for an elegant cocktail."
- Beaches: "If you really want to impress your sweetie, duck into the swanky bar at the Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore hotel across the street for an elegant cocktail."
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: Pack a picnic to enjoy on one of the nicest beaches in Santa Barbara. High tide? Snag a seat on the beach wall.
- Best for Beaches Because: Butterfly Beach is the stuff of legend here. Stroll the even white sands across from one of the most famous hotels in Santa Barbara.
