Photo of Butterfly Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Butterfly Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Butterfly Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Butterfly Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Butterfly Beach and the settlement

Photo of Butterfly Beach surrounded by mountains

7.4

Good

Butterfly Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Butterfly Beach?

The bar is located right on the Butterfly Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Santa Barbara Inn is the closest place located 2500 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Butterfly Beach?

There are 180 places to stay in the Butterfly Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Butterfly Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2315177&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1912048&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Santa Barbara Inn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2000210&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Palmoro House</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8490028&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Corona Del Mar Home Home</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5523644&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sunny's Santa Barbara Beach House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7268079&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Jameson Bungalow</a></li></ul>

Santa Barbara, United States

#174 out of 385 in California

7.4

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Montecito • 2.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Santa Barbara Inn

9 - Excellent 2km

Seafood Restaurant Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

9 - Excellent 3.3km

Bar Deep Sea Tasting Room

9.2 - Excellent 3.3km

Seafood Restaurant Santa Barbara FisHouse

8.8 - Excellent 3.5km

Restaurant Los Agaves Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Bar Municipal Winemakers

8.8 - Excellent 3.5km

Restaurant Subway

8 - Very good 3.5km

Bar skyenna wine lounge

9.6 - Exceptional 3.6km

Bar Bluewater Grill

8.6 - Excellent 3.6km

Zoo Santa Barbara Zoo

1.6km

Park East Beach (Santa Barbara, CA)

2.6km

Park Chase Palm Park

3km

Hiking Area Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead

3.5km

Park Ortega Park

3.7km

Park Pershing Park

4.3km

Park El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park

4.5km

Park Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens

4.8km

Park Shoreline Park

5.7km

Playground Shipwreck Playground

3.1km

Playground Shoreline Park - Playground

5.9km

Grocery Store Smart & Final

3.8km

Grocery Store El Rey Santa Barbara Carniceria

4.3km

Grocery Store Santa Cruz Market

4.4km

Ice Cream Shop McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

9.4 - Excellent 4.4km

Grocery Store Foodland Market

6.1km

Supermarket Lazy Acres

6.8km

Grocery Store Vons

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Casa del Herrero

9.8 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Pier Santa Barbara

3.4km

Tourist Attraction The Funk Zone

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Area 5.1 Winery

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Museum MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

3.8km

Tourist Attraction The Reagan Ranch Center - Young America's Foundation

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Santa Barbara Adventure Company

10 - Exceptional 4km

Tourist Attraction Old Spanish Days Carriage

9 - Excellent 4.2km

Performing Arts Theater The Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)

9 - Excellent 5.2km

Historical Landmark Stearns Wharf

9 - Excellent 3.4km

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About

Butterfly Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 174th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 490.8 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Montecito settlement, just 2.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Butterfly Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Santa Barbara Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Butterfly Beach is located in California within Montecito, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

4.3 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Montecito • 2.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Santa Barbara Inn

9 - Excellent 2km

Seafood Restaurant Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

9 - Excellent 3.3km

Bar Deep Sea Tasting Room

9.2 - Excellent 3.3km

Seafood Restaurant Santa Barbara FisHouse

8.8 - Excellent 3.5km

Restaurant Los Agaves Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Bar Municipal Winemakers

8.8 - Excellent 3.5km

Restaurant Subway

8 - Very good 3.5km

Bar skyenna wine lounge

9.6 - Exceptional 3.6km

Bar Bluewater Grill

8.6 - Excellent 3.6km

Zoo Santa Barbara Zoo

1.6km

Park East Beach (Santa Barbara, CA)

2.6km

Park Chase Palm Park

3km

Hiking Area Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead

3.5km

Park Ortega Park

3.7km

Park Pershing Park

4.3km

Park El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park

4.5km

Park Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens

4.8km

Park Shoreline Park

5.7km

Playground Shipwreck Playground

3.1km

Playground Shoreline Park - Playground

5.9km

Grocery Store Smart & Final

3.8km

Grocery Store El Rey Santa Barbara Carniceria

4.3km

Grocery Store Santa Cruz Market

4.4km

Ice Cream Shop McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

9.4 - Excellent 4.4km

Grocery Store Foodland Market

6.1km

Supermarket Lazy Acres

6.8km

Grocery Store Vons

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Casa del Herrero

9.8 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Pier Santa Barbara

3.4km

Tourist Attraction The Funk Zone

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Area 5.1 Winery

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Museum MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

3.8km

Tourist Attraction The Reagan Ranch Center - Young America's Foundation

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Santa Barbara Adventure Company

10 - Exceptional 4km

Tourist Attraction Old Spanish Days Carriage

9 - Excellent 4.2km

Performing Arts Theater The Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)

9 - Excellent 5.2km

Historical Landmark Stearns Wharf

9 - Excellent 3.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.3km from the beach

Jameson Bungalow

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Montecito • 1.6km from center

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2.3km from the beach

7 Good

Palmoro House

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Montecito • 4.1km from center

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3.9km from the beach

8 Very good

Lillie Adventure

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Montecito • 3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

What to do in Butterfly Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Butterfly Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

Miramar Beach Miramar Beach

7.1 Good

2.3km

Santa Barbara Beach Santa Barbara Beach

7.8 Very good

4km

Summerland beach Summerland beach

7.1 Good

4.1km

West Beach West Beach

7.7 Very good

5.2km

Leadbetter Beach Leadbetter Beach

7.5 Very good

5.7km

Loon Point Beach Loon Point Beach

7.4 Good

8.1km

Mesa Lane Beach Mesa Lane Beach

7.1 Good

8.6km

Santa Claus Beach Santa Claus Beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Montecito • 2.5km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 490.8km

Transport

Airport

SBA • 18km

Bus Station

North Jameson & Sheffield • 2.9km

Train Station

Ventura - Downtown / Beach Amtrak Station • 35.4km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.4 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.4 Good

Rahaf N

10 Exceptional

The beach was stunning and surprisingly easy to find parking on a busy Saturday afternoon. We traveled from Pasadena after visiting the Santa Barbara Zoo. The sand was a beautiful golden color.

March 2023

Ryan Donovan.

10 Exceptional

The beach was a lovely hidden gem. We visited during the evening and the scenery was stunning. There were friendly locals taking their dogs for a walk and enjoying the simple pleasures of life.

March 2023

Sarina Kaur.

10 Exceptional

The beach features a stunningly long expanse that isn't as packed with people, providing ample room for leisurely walks or runs. There's plenty of open space to spread out your blanket and enjoy some privacy. Additionally, street parking is abundant.

March 2023

Maddox Joyner

10 Exceptional

When I'm in need of some solitude or a brisk walk with my furry friends, my go-to destination is this beach with its stunning golden sand.

March 2023

Vanesa Delgado

10 Exceptional

One of the best beaches I've ever visited, with its golden sand adding to its charm. I happened to visit the beach with my friends on a random day, and to my surprise, there were only a few people around.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Butterfly Beach?

The coastline of Butterfly Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Butterfly Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Butterfly Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Butterfly Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Butterfly Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Butterfly Beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Butterfly Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Butterfly Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Butterfly Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Butterfly Beach?

The bar is located right on the Butterfly Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Santa Barbara Inn is the closest place located 2500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Butterfly Beach?

There are 180 places to stay in the Butterfly Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Butterfly Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Butterfly Beach from parking?

The Butterfly Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Butterfly Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Butterfly Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church located in 2.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Butterfly Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Butterfly Beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 16°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Butterfly Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Butterfly Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.