Coal Oil Point Reserve — Attraction in Isla Vista

Beautiful stretch of beach north/west of UCSB. A reserve which protects native plants, dunes and shorebirds. Especially the adorable Western snowy plovers. Docents are on the beach, available year round, to provide background on the history of the nature reserve and point out shorebirds and baby chicks during the snowy plover nesting period which is( March-September) . Area for recreational play, surfing allowed, but leave your dogs at home. New policy as of 4/24, to help the nesting and thriving of chicks who are on the State endangered species list. The fresh water, Deveroux slough provides additional birding and a beautiful Open Space for trail walks. A special place for beach walks, surfing, and birding. Rules for a protected habitat...

One of my favorite places in all of Santa Barbara. Not only have they brought the snowy plover back to life but there must be 50 different kinds of birds and dolphins and sea lion and sea otters and see an enemies and starfish and gorgeous UC Santa...

Great spot to watch the surfers, but there is a lot of tar that will stick to your feet. Interesting trails along the slough with lots of information about the wildlife. There is also part of the beach that is sectioned off to preserve the Snowy...