Dive Site: Leadbetter Beach is an easy dive site with great accessibility, shallow depths, low currents and surf, and an easy beach entry. Located west of the marina and parking cost is based on time.

Difficulty: This is an easy dive with a gradually sloping sandy bottom for entries and exits.

Amenities: It has picnic spots with barbecue grills.

Parking: There is ample parking but it is not free.

Directions: Driving on the 101 south: Follow US-101 S to Castillo St in Santa Barbara. Take exit 97 Castillo St S from US-101 S. Turn right onto Shoreline Dr and follow the road south to it’s end at Cabrillo. Turn rt onto Cabrillo and proceed approximately 1/2 mile to the park entrance.
Driving on the 101 north: Follow US-101 N to Bath St in Santa Barbara. Take exit 97 Bath St N from US-101 N. Turn left onto W Haley to Castillo St. Turn left onto Castillo and follow the road south to it’s end at Shoreline Dr. Turn rt onto Shoreline Dr and proceed approximately 1/2 mile to the park entrance.

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