Stairway to Beach (Biltmore Hotel)
About
Stairway to Beach (Biltmore Hotel) is a public ocean beach in California, about half a mile from Montecito. Access is free, and dogs are allowed. Summer and early fall are the warmest and driest times to visit. Typical averages from the Santa Barbara weather station, about 2.4 miles away, show highs around 76 to 78°F with lows near 60°F from July through September and almost no wet days, while winter brings highs in the mid-60s and roughly six or seven wet days a month. Trails nearby include the Peter Bakewell Trail, under a mile away, and the QAD and Ennisbrook trails, each about 1.8 miles off. Climbers can head to Westmont College Boulder, about 2.5 miles away.
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
Stairway to Beach (Biltmore Hotel)
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, 2.4 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
- Peter Bakewell TrailHiking0.8 mi
- QAD TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Ennisbrook TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Ortega Hill TrailHiking2 mi
- Westmont College BoulderRock climbing2.5 mi
- Lower Cold Springs CanyonRock climbing2.9 mi
- Bay Tree BouldersRock climbing3.5 mi
- Upper Cold Springs CanyonRock climbing3.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
