The UCSB Lagoon area covers many habitats. Views of Goleta Bay, and ocean south of Campus Point provide many chances for observing shorebirds and seabirds. The fresh water lagoon provides habitat for additional water birds and the surrounding terrestrial areas have potential for many other species.
Friday, March 28, 2025 ~ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Target Birds:
- Grebes
- Herons
- Dowitchers
- Ducks
- Godwits
- Plovers
- & Others
Directions:
- From the South
- Traveling North Bound on Hwy101
- Take Hwy 217 Airport UCSB (Exit 104B)
- From Hwy 217 take Exit 1: Santspit Road
- Turn left onto Sandspit Road
- From the North
- Traveling South Bound on Hwy101
- Take the Fairview Avenue off ramp (Exit 105)
- Turn right on Fairview, head towards ocean
- Road changes name to Fowler then Moffett and then Sandspit Road
- Once on Sandspit Road
- Take right turn into Goleta Beach County Park
- Cross the bridge and turn right at the T intersection
- Make your way to the western most end of the parking lots.
- We will park and meet there
Map Here – or – Google Map
Other Information:
- Bring water, snack
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Bring a hat
- Binoculars a must, spotting scopes are useful
Trip Coordinator:
Karl Weis
Contact Karl for information or questions
Sponsored by Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Santa Barbara Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
