Ellwood Mesa
Blufftop trails, a monarch grove and paths down to the beach in Goleta.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No fee listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Path to the beach. Hollister Ave., 1.5 mi. W. of Storke Rd., Goleta.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
Snowy plover habitat on the beach: keep dogs on leash and respect fencing.
Verified · City of Goleta · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
Unknown – check locally
- Accessibility
No disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Unknown – check locally
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.