Parks near Channel Islands National Park, California

Just north of the Mission in Santa Barbara lies Skofield Park which offers easy access to about 50 boulder ... More on RockClimbing

Just go to this skate park! I can tell you it is f***ing greaat! More on GeckoGo

This trail doesn't necessarily mean you will encounter a rattlesnake! That is just the name of the canyon. ... More on Discover America

Screw the trail. Rock hop up the creek. Just watch out for the poison oak and keep your feet and the rocks ... More on GeckoGo

This beautiful, undeveloped stretch of park is a prime place for walking humans and dogs. The view along the bluffs is gorgeous, offering ocean and beach views that are spectacular. The histo... More on Santabarbara.com

A beautiful, undeveloped stretch of park with along the bluffs is gorgeous, offering ocean and beach views that are spectacular. Many of the older locals remember is as the Wilcox property. As you ... More on Discover America

This out-and-back, 13.8-mile round-trip is an uphill workout. The climb to the turnaround point is long and moderately difficult. The road is steep for the first half-mile and then moderate after t... More on Trails

Makes for great views with the shoulder-high manzanita gone. More on trails.mtbr.com

When we went to my brother's for the 4th of July, we wanted to add into the party atmosphere, so we rented a margarita machine from Slushers. For $145, you get the machine and the first batch of drinks. I was worried it was going ... More on insiderpages.com

Chase Palm Park, located at 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd., has about what you’d expect from your corner deli: beer,... More on clubzone

This is a wonderful park that our kids have loved visiting for years! More on TripAdvisor

Lotusland is a unique 37-acre estate and botanic garden situated in the foothills of Montecito to the east ... More on uptake_content

Lotusland (www.lotusland.org) is one of those tucked-away attractions about which you get occasional tanta... More on igougo

This past summer, I spent two days learning to paraglide with Eagle Paragliding ... More on igougo

This refuge is actually a 42-acre saltwater marsh, 29 acres of which are open water. The marshlands and water provide permanent habitat for local birds as well as a welcome stopover for seasonally ... More on Weather.com

The bird refuge is a 42 acre park with a 29 acre lake and three islands. Its a wonderful bird watching location for waterfowl and other birds. No swimming or boating allowed here but there are hiki... More on TripAdvisor