North Campus Open Space — Attraction in Isla Vista

This restored former golf course has been transformed back to a wonderful natural wetlands and is being replanted with native plants. It is 136 acres with 2.25 miles of trails and boardwalks It’s an amazing open space with wonderful opportunities to observe migratory waterfowl and native year round species. It adjoins several other existing preserves which creates a massive ecological reserve area with plenty of room for hiking and birdwatching. There are numerous overlooks and benches scattered strategically to sit and relax and enjoy the views. During my last visit I was lucky to be able to see a large flock of Canada Geese land and enjoy the Devereaux Slough. Bring good shoes, binoculars, water and enjoy this amazing restored area. There is plenty of free parking just off of Whittier Drive behind UCSB’s Sierra Madre Apartments. Do not miss this...

Nice local walking area. The area is dedicated to cultivating local plants in this space to encourage local birds and wildlife to return and thrive. I live near this space, and it is a lot of fun to walk, jog, or bike in this area. It has a mix of dirt trail, sand trail, paved service roads, and wide...

Bit of a work in progress, parking, restrooms still to come but you can normally find space on Whittier Drive. Some of the trails and the mesa area are also still in progress and were a bit waterlogged after the recent rain or not accessible yet, but it's a good place to walk, bike...