Arroyo Burrow Park

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Arroyo Burrow is a popular place for both dive classes and experienced divers. Mostly protected from the Pacific swell (as is most of the Santa Barbara coastline), you'll find this a pleasant dive. There is a restaurant in the park, as well as all other expected facilities.

Directions: In Santa Barbara off Highway 101, take Las Positas Road exit (Highway 225) to the South for 1.7 miles. Turn right (West) on Cliff Drive, and you'll find the entrance in 1/4 mile.

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04/10/2006 Rickster (Avg: 4.04 Review) - We went out to the left on the first dive, and didn't find anything but sand with a few crabs, a thornback ray, and a few skates. The second dive we went straight out and found a great reef/rock system. There were all kinds of fish, a huge sheep crab, Ling cod and plant life. The vis was about 16 feet. The surf was 1-2 feet. This is a great place to dive when the conditions are good.

12/27/2005 Ron Clough (Avg: 3.31 Review) - I have dove this site twice. Both times I was east or central off the main beach. I heard there were reefs but all I found was sand mixed with an occasional kelp holdfast. There are very good facilities here but not such good diving to my knowledge. I hear the reefs may be out further or to the west. Good luck.

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Entrance
Map Sat
GPS: CM1001
N34°24.2650'
W119°44.5839'

The entrance is tucked away in a very scenic canyon.

Parking
Map Sat
GPS: CM1002
N34°24.2323'
W119°44.5882'

Get there early in the day to find parking next to the beach. Otherwise, you'll use the overflow parking area.

Overview

There is a restaurant to the right.

Entry
Map Sat
GPS: CM1004
N34°24.1616'
W119°44.6057'

You can enter here for a normal dive, or you can take a short hike to the point where the reef actually begins.

Last Verification: July, 2001

Diver Averages for Arroyo Burrow Park (1=worst, 5=best)

Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:	5.00
Bottom Conditions:	3.50
Reef Conditions:	3.50
Animal Life:	3.50
Plant Life:	3.00
Facilities:	5.00
Solitude:	2.00
Roads:	4.50
*Site Average:	3.67

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:	2.00
Beginner Scuba:	4.50
Intermediate Scuba:	4.50
Advanced Scuba:	3.50
Night diving Scuba:	3.00

Number of reviews for this site: 2

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Arroyo Burrow Park

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