North County

1. Los Alamos Park

   One of what we call our 'hidden treasures', Los Alamos is a 51-acre park at the mouth of the Drum Canyon.

2. Miguelito Park

   Small and beautifully designed, this park is removed from the city bustle.

3. Nojoqui Falls Park

   Walking the short trail to gaze at the falls makes what is already a stimulating setting even more memorable.

4. Ocean Beach Park

   Another splendid surprise to first-timers, Ocean Beach sits in pristine isolation just steps from some of our most engaging and beautiful shoreline. Bird-watchers and nature photographers flock to this park.

5. Orcutt Community Park

   Orcutt Community Park is a new 26-acre facility nestled around a riparian corridor in a beautiful oak studded canyon.

6. Rancho Guadalupe Dunes

   This coastal county park is renowned for miles of pristine sand dunes along the shore and many sensitive plants and animals including western snowy plover and California least tern.

7. Richardson Park

   The community loves Richardson, where children play and couples stroll at sunset. A great spot for a picnic lunch or to finish the novel that has you in its clutches.

8. Santa Rosa Park

   Located midway between Lompoc and Buellton, this small multi-level park is rich with live oak, native ferns, and wildflowers.

9. Santa Ynez Park

   The children all know where this park is, with its playground equipment, volleyball court, and picnic areas.

10. Waller Park

    This is one of the loveliest parks you will ever encounter, boasting two beautiful lakes with fountains, and 154 acres of grassy lawn, shady picnic areas, playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts, and even a Frisbee disc golf course.