Carpinteria State Beach To Leo Carrillo State Beach, Ventura,...
Southern California ambiance and plenty of it is found on this fairly easy ride that ends at the outskirts of Los Angeles. With a generous mix of Spanish architecture, palm trees, famous surfing beaches, a national park, and ... trails.com
Romero Canyon, Montecito, California
This out-and-back, 13.8-mile round-trip is an uphill workout. The climb to the turnaround point is long and moderately difficult. The road is steep for the first half-mile and then moderate after the second creek crossing. Th... trails.com
Romero Road, Solvang, California
Romero Road has become a popular bicycle route. One of the few front range trails that is rideable uphill, it provides a good route to the Santa Barbara backcountry with connections to the major roads and trails. Since most o... trails.com
Mcmenemy-girard-saddle Rock Loop
This is a nice trail for a couples hike. It is not too hard, and there are terrific vistas to stop and gawk. I saw mountain bike tire tracks on parts of the loop, and I was impressed at the skid marks on some of the more d... trailpeak.com
Blue Canyon Trail, Santa Barbara, California
Mountain bike riders can plan and enjoy many different types of trips on Blue Canyon Trail. Some parts in the upper half are very rough, requiring you to carry your bike while climbing steep hills. Because of this, bicycle ca... trails.com
Juncal Camp To Mono Camp, Solvang, California
An easy ride, this riverside road is the best way to experience nature here. The quiet travel and unrestricted views allow you to hear and see things others miss. Early morning are the best times to ride. An extra treat is th... trails.com
Juncal Road, Solvang, California
This nice rolling fire road can be used to fashion a loop with Toro Saddle Road/ Divide Peak Road or with the very difficult Pendola and Monte Arido roads. It can also serve as a good warm-up spin or family ride. It is pretty... trails.com
Toro Saddle Road / Divide Peak Road, Solvang, California
A popular designated motorcycle route, Toro Saddle Road/ Divide Peak Road provides extended ocean and coastline views to the south. The road gets more difficult the farther east you go, so you can turn back whenever you've ha... trails.com
Romero Road To Juncal Camp, Solvang, California
This long, sometimes steep descent has a short uphill at Blue Canyon Pass, followed by another descent east of the pass. Your goal, Juncal Camp, is a large, shady campground where you can turn around-it's more work on the way... trails.com
East Camuesa Road / Juncal Camp To Mono Camp, Santa Barbara,...
An easy ride, this riverside road is the best way to experience nature here. The quiet travel and unrestricted view will allow you to hear and see things others miss. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to rid... trails.com
Agua Caliente Road, Goleta, California
Since this ride is so short, you can use it as a reward for a day's riding elsewhere in the canyon. This easy road is in good condition as it follows a stream among oak and sycamore trees. Be alert-the road is open to motor v... trails.com
North Cold Spring Trail / Forbush Flat, Santa Barbara,...
This trail features lots of switchbacks and water under an oak canopy as it makes its way along Mono Creek and across the Santa Ynez River. trails.com
Gridley
This trail is moderate/difficult aerobic and intermediate with some advanced technical riding. Gridley starts climbing right away and is fairly steep. It briefly intersects a road and continues up through Avacado orchar... singletracks.com
Romero Canyon Trail (Lower Loop)
The Lower Loop of Romero Canyon Trail takes you on a challenging ride both on the way up and down. Heading up, you'll probably be too distracted by the stellar views to feel the hurt, including the Santa Barbara cityscape,... trailpeak.com
Ojai Valley Trail
A favorite among rail-trail enthusiasts, the Ojai Valley Trail extends about 9.5 miles north of Ventura from Foster Park in Oak View to the southwestern outskirts of Ojai. Combining this trail with the Ventura River Trail,... traillink.com
Jesusita Loop
Jesusita is probably the most fun you'll have going down on anything in Santa Barbara (at least in the opinion of this non-DHer). But be warned: you have to earn that fun. The climb can be pretty taxing, although you'll ne... trailpeak.com
Ventura River Trail (Ojai Valley Trail Extension)
The Ventura River Valley Trail follows the former Ventura and Ojai Valley Railroad right-of-way, from Main Street in Ventura north to Casitas Vista Road at Foster Park northeast of town. Here the trail continues as the Oja... traillink.com