Butterfly Beach

The tropical vibes of this scenic beach west of Santa Barbara attract visitors far and wide. The entire shoreline is lined with massive palm trees, and the crashing waves provide the perfect soundtrack for a relaxing beach day. And because of its orientation facing south, it gets both spectacular sunrises and sunsets! But even if you come during the middle of the day, you can still enjoy a dip in the water or a kayak trip along the shore. There is also a short bike path surrounded by bushes of blooming flowers that attract as the beaches name implies tons of colorful butterflies.