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🚣 Lake
3,200 acres
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
Santa Ynez Valley
📸 Scenic
👨👩👧👦 Family
🦭 Wildlife
🍇 Wine Country
SB County's largest lake — boating, fishing, camping, and bald-eagle wildlife cruises in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley.
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area is SB County's signature inland park: a 3,200-acre reservoir surrounded by oak hills, with full camping, RV hookups, a marina, fishing for trout and bass, kayak rentals, and famous winter eagle cruises run by the Cachuma Lake Nature Center.
🌟 Why Locals Love It
It's the easiest way to feel like you've left Santa Barbara for a real lake-camping weekend without driving more than 40 minutes.
Best Time to Visit
Spring for wildflowers and full water; winter for bald-eagle cruises.
Practical Info
2225 CA-154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Amenities
Restrooms
Showers
Picnic Area
Playground
BBQ Grills
Parking
Camping
Fire Pits
Boat Launch
Kayak Rental
RV Hookups
Visitor Center
Fishing Dock
Swimming Area
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