Santa Barbara County Parks

Preservation of our natural resources is of concern to the following non-profit organizations, and to the people who participate in their vital activities. The commercial businesses listed provide important services for our parks. Contact the Parks administration if you would like to discuss your idea for a new concession.

Beachside Bar-Cafe
Goleta Beach County Park (805) 964-7881

Brown Pelican Restaurant
Arroyo Burro Beach County Park (805) 687-4550.

Cachuma Boat Rentals
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area (805) 688-4040

Cachuma Lake Foundation Nature Center
(805) 688-4515

This non-profit foundation raises funds for and oversees operation of the Nature Center and its collection of Native American artifacts, plant, wildlife, historical and geological displays, and a gift shop. Trained volunteer docents enlighten visitors at the Center, and lead nature walks. Community groups and school children often come to the Nature Center on field trips. A popular annual trout derby and memberships fund the Center, which is open year-round on weekends. There is no admission charged. New docents are always welcomed! Call (805) 688-4515 to learn more.

Cachuma Lake Store
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area (805) 688-5246

County Riding and Hiking Trails Advisory Committee (CRAHTAC)
(805) 568-2461

CRAHTAC was established by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors in an advisory capacity to review programs, policies and procedures affecting county recreational riding and hiking trails and their use. Committee members are concerned with the location, development and maintenance of the recreational trails system county-wide, to provide public access and links to the Los Padres National Forest, parks, beaches, and other public recreation areas. The committee is comprised of a maximum four members from each of the five Supervisorial Districts, and serve at the pleasure of the appointing Supervisor. CRAHTAC meets regularly on a bi-monthly schedule.

Friends of Waller Park
(805) 937-4860

Jalama Beach Store & Grill
Jalama Beach County Park (805) 736-5027

Montecito Trails Foundation
(805) 969-3514

Nature Conservancy
Overseers of Rancho Guadalupe Dunes County Park
(805) 777-0487

Santa Barbara County Arts Commission
(805) 568-3465

Santa Barbara County Park Foundation
For more information go to the "Get Involved" section of this website.
(805) 568-2461

Santa Barbara Therapeutic Riding Academy
(805) 969-6606

South Coast Railroad Museum
(805) 964-3540

The Goleta Valley Historical Society
(805) 964-4407

This volunteer organization operates the historic 1872 Stow House, at 304 N. Los Carneros Road, in Los Carneros County Park. Other attractions on the site include the Sexton Museum of Goleta History, blacksmith shop, farm emplement yard and historic gardens. Stow House and the Museum are open Saturdays and Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m. Grounds and gardens are open to the public daily, and may be rented for events such as weddings and private parties. You can help support, collect, preserve and interpret local history by becoming a member. Membership fees are $25/individual; $35/family; $50/sustaining; $100/patron.