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Within the Rincon Beach Park there is a wonderful lookout point that allows you a panoramic view of ocean, mountains, and Channel Islands.  

The view also lets you watch surfers and try to spot whales that migrate through the Santa Barbara Channel each spring.

Directions:

Take the 101 to the Bates Road exit.  Turn towards the ocean.  when you get to South Via Real, turn right.