Mesa Lane Stairs
About
Mesa Lane Stairs is a public ocean beach in California, about a mile from Santa Barbara. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are allowed, which makes it an easy stop for anyone in town with a pet. Summer and early fall are the most settled time to go. Typical averages from a nearby Santa Barbara weather station show highs in the mid-to-upper 70s from July through September and almost no wet days, while winter brings highs in the upper 60s and about a week of wet days a month. To extend the outing, Switch back Trail sits about a mile away, and Stevens Park Trail and Jesusita are both within about 4 miles. Climbers can head to Barbeque Boulder, roughly 4.4 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Mesa Lane Stairs
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–78°F and lows of 46–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Santa Barbara, CA weather station, 3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan67° high47° low
- Feb67° high47° low
- Mar68° high49° low
- Apr71° high51° low
- May72° high54° low
- Jun73° high57° low
- Jul76° high60° low
- Aug78° high60° low
- Sep78° high60° low
- Oct76° high56° low
- Nov71° high50° low
- Dec66° high46° low
Nearby
- Switch back TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Stevens Park TrailHiking3.6 mi
- JesusitaHiking4 mi
- Barbeque BoulderRock climbing4.4 mi
- Historic Olive Grove Loop TrailHiking4.5 mi
- Cracked BoulderRock climbing4.5 mi
- Slab BoulderRock climbing4.5 mi
- Skofield ParkRock climbing4.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
