intermediate
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Sands Beach
Sands Beach in Santa Barbara provides Pacific Ocean saltwater swimming with sandy beach, moderate waves, and typically clear water suitable for intermediate swimmers. The California location offers warm water compared to northern Pacific sites but still requires awareness of currents. The beach has excellent facilities and year-round swimming potential.

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Sands Beach
34.4093, -119.8811
Details
- Location
- Santa Barbara, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- 34.4093, -119.8811