Santa Barbara's Mesa loop

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Santa Barbara, CA, US

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10 mi.

376 ft.

Take this 10mi close-in loop with fabulous ocean views, food and drink. Start at the Dolphin Fountain and head north on State Street, on your way to lunch at Beachside on Hendry's Beach.

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## Want lunch at the beach? 
**Try this easy loop ride and you’ll be rewarded with gorgeous views and great food & beverage!**

## The Ride
Your destination is [Boathouse](http://boathousesb.com/) on Hendry’s Beach. There’s lots of @photo[bike parking](2411465) here, a @photo[repair station](2397349) and a pump, too. @photo[Refill your water bottle](2397351) before you depart. After lunch explore the new @photo[observatory](2397313) – stairs behind the restaurant take you to a beautiful lookout.

## Experience Level
Every experienced cyclist can enjoy this ride up and over the Mesa. Follow the route clockwise – the climb up @slice[Shoreline Drive](d,1869.32,3922.23) is the most gradual way to ascend onto the Mesa.

## The Route
Start from the Dolphin Fountain at [Stearns Wharf](http://santabarbaraca.com/businesses/stearns-wharf/), heading west on the beach bike path. @photo[Beautiful views](2397564) to your left appear as you climb gradually to Shoreline Park. A left at Cliff drive sends you down to your destination, @photo[Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach](2411454).

After lunch @photo[refill your water bottle](2397351) then turn onto Las Positas Road at the roundabout then right onto Modoc Road. Once on the westside your route is well signed – you’re on the @photo[Crosstown Route](2397255). Ride through quiet westside neighborhoods as you make your way to the @photo[W. Anapamu Street bike/ped bridge](2411449) over the 101 Fwy.

@slice[Cut over to Victoria Street](d,13535.46,13696.14) where several @photo[restaurants and bars](2530301) have popped up in the shadow of the [Arlington Theatre](http://www.thearlingtontheatre.com/). Lastly, turn right onto the @slice[State Street bike lane](d,13696.14,15703.67), which will lead you back to the Stearns Wharf.

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