Right Beaches › California › Santa Barbara
One Thousand Steps
4.8★ · 34 Google ratings · Santa Barbara, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 225 yd away · fills up
Restrooms
Yes · 325 yd away
Water
69°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Map of One Thousand Steps
1
1Parking225 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Peaceful spot for quiet mornings
This beach stays uncrowded even on weekends, making it ideal for reading or relaxing away from busier shores.
Check tide schedule first
The beach is only fully accessible during low tide, so verify conditions online before visiting.
Arrive early for parking
The lot is tiny with only a few spaces, though street parking is available across the road.
Wear grip shoes on stairs
The lowest steps become slippery and wet, so bring proper footwear to avoid slips.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
69°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.3 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:45 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:40 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Santa Barbara, CA 93109
🅿 Parking 225 yd from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 325 yd away
Nearby
Other beaches close by
100 ft away
1.0 miles away
1.0 miles away
1.0 miles away
1.7 miles away
1.7 miles away
Find another
Not the right one?
Find another beach that works for today.
Where are you starting from?
More options
What matters today?
Contribute
Been here recently?
Help other visitors with fresh information about One Thousand Steps. Everything below is optional except the last box.
Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at One Thousand Steps?
The nearest mapped parking area is 225 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at One Thousand Steps?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does One Thousand Steps have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 325 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
