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  1. Cabrillo Beach Bike Path

    A flat bike path along the waterfront in the downtown area.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    1.1 miles
    Duration
    1 hour +/-
  2. East Camino Cielo Road - Cycling

    The road in the clouds with views of both sides of the mountains.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    8.7 miles
    Duration
  3. Santa Barbara to Ventura - Cycling

    A classic ride with amazing views of the ocean and surrounding hillsides.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    1.0 miles
    Duration
    4 - 6 hours
  4. Santa Barbara Loop - Cycling

    This 13-mile urban route takes cyclists on a moderately difficult tour of some of Santa Barbara's most beautiful neighborhoods.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    1.2 miles
    Duration
    1 - 2 hours
  5. San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara - Cycling

    The rolling scenery you'll encounter on this 100-mile route through the central coast of California is certainly worth experiencing.

    Difficulty
    5 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    0.5 miles
    Duration
    6 - 8 hours
  6. Santa Barbara to Lake Casitas Loop - Cycling

    This 65-mile route to the beautiful Lake Casitas is an absolute must-do for Santa Barbara cyclists. Enjoy the subtle beauty of the central coast's rolling hillsides and picturesque pastures.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    20.9 miles
    Duration
    4 - 6 hours
  7. Sideways Ride - Cycling

    This 50-mile route takes you through some of the scenic wine country that was on display in the popular film, Sideways.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    27.8 miles
    Duration
    3 - 5 hours
  8. Old San Marcos Pass to Painted Cave Road - Cycling

    Old San Marcos Pass offers a tough but stellar cycling climb with winding mountain roads and panoramic views.

    Difficulty
    4 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    5.6 miles
    Duration
  9. Goleta Bike Path (Obern Trail) - Cycling

    This 21-mile bike path is flat, paved, and perfect for a nice beachside ride.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    7.4 miles
    Duration
    30 min - 3 hours
  10. Los Olivos and Solvang - Cycling

    Enjoy a lovely ride through some of California's most picturesque wine country.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    29.2 miles
    Duration
    2 - 5 hours depending on how much you want to explore
  11. Gibraltar Road - Cycling

    A world-class cycling climb only minutes from downtown. Definitely worth the effort!

    Difficulty
    4 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    5.6 miles
    Duration
    1-2 hours
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