Haskell's Beach
Goleta, CA
Haskell's Beach sits at the east end of the Bacara Resort grounds, public beach access preserved despite the luxury development around it. It's a genuinely nice stretch of sand made more interesting by the contrast between the resort's manicured grounds and the open public beach right next to it.
A genuinely nice public beach preserved next to a luxury resort, worth knowing it's open to everyone despite the upscale surroundings.
How we score beachesPark at the public access point rather than trying to go through the resort itself, the beach access here is separate from the hotel guest areas.
Free parking is available at the public access point.
A path leads from parking to the beach.
Dogs are allowed on the beach on a leash.
Fog is common most mornings year round, typical of the Santa Barbara coast.
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