Hope Ranch Beach

Hope Ranch Beach has a private beach access in the residential community of Hope Ranch, but there’s still a way to get to this beach from an adjacent beach. This unincorporated equestrian community is sandwiched between Santa Barbara and Goleta.

Hope Ranch is one of the wealthiest areas of California, but it is not gated off so the general public can drive through it. The main road through it is Las Palmas Drive which turns into Marina Drive near the ocean. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, the beach at Hope Ranch has a gated entrance on Las Olas Drive that is only for the residents to use. Fortunately the scenic drive through Hope Ranch eventually turns onto Cliff Drive which leads to Arroyo Burro Beach, a local favorite.

If you really have to see what Hope Ranch Beach looks like, then walk the trail across nearby More Mesa Park and descend to the sand where if you turn left (east) it’s about a half-mile to Hope Ranch Beach. This route might not be dry at high tide, but since high tide is usually at the back of the beach it means that Hope Ranch Beach is public property. It’s just not easy to get to for most of us.

Address

Las Olas Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Owner

Private Community

Pet Details

Dogs allowed on leash

Fees

Free parking at More Mesa

Activities

Beach Walking, Beachcombing

Amenities

No Public Facilities

Links

Tide Chart
Water Quality
Water Temps
Aerial View of Hope Ranch Beach