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Best at sunset · Water

Ellwood Mesa / Sperling Preserve

Goleta, California

Public open-space mesa with broad ocean sunset views and a quieter, more natural feel north of Santa Barbara.

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Today’s light here

Times are for Ellwood Mesa / Sperling Preserve, in Pacific time.

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Three more near here

  1. Arroyo Burro BeachBest at sunset · Water · 8.9 mi from here
  2. Butterfly BeachBest at sunset · Water · 14 mi from here
  3. Wind Wolves PreserveSunrise & sunset · Mountains · 56 mi from here

All 1 in Goleta · All 107 in California

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