Santa Barbara’s largest and most popular beach is a long, sandy stretch sprawling east of Stearns Wharf, with volleyball nets for pickup games, a children’s play area and a snack bar. On Sunday afternoon, around 200 local artists set up booths along the sidewalk, near the bike path.
East Beach
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