National parks near Santa Barbara County, California
The closest national park to Santa Barbara County, California is Channel Islands National Park — about 59.4 mi (95.5 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 51 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Channel Islands.
National parks near Santa Barbara County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands National Park | 59.4 mi (95.5 km) | 1 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 139 mi (224 km) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 153 mi (247 km) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 169 mi (272 km) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 215 mi (347 km) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yosemite National Park | 225 mi (362 km) | 5 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Constitución 1857 National Park | 296 mi (476 km) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park | 372 mi (599 km) | 9 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 411 mi (662 km) | 10 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Santa Barbara County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Santa Barbara County?
Channel Islands National Park, about 59.4 mi (95.5 km) away and roughly 1 hr 51 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Santa Barbara County in a day?
Channel Islands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.