Leadbetter Beach is a popular, accessible sandy beach in Santa Barbara with level access to the water, making it ideal for swimming and water sports like windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding.

The beach features amenities including accessible parking, picnic areas with grills, outdoor showers, restrooms, and a restaurant with beach views, plus motorized and manual beach wheelchairs available for rent.

Located adjacent to Santa Barbara Harbor with connections to the Cabrillo Beachway multi-use path, it offers convenient access for both paddlers launching from the harbor and beach recreationalists.