These are six of the best hikes in Santa Barbara for every skill level.

For more ambitioushikers, continuing to Inspiration Pointis a challenge as the trail gets steeper after the water fountain.

About two miles up, look for the water fountain as a turn-around point.

Sunrise on Inspiration Point of Anacapa Island

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This hike is shaded most of the way up, making it a great choice for a sunny day.

This hike can be extended as it connects with Saddle Rock and Girard Trails.

The Preserve is a wildflower-covered paradise in the spring.

The Cold Spring arch bridge (State Highway 154) spans a deep canyon as viewed on May 24, 2013, near Santa Ynez, California

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Theres an option to make it a shorter hike, too.

Loop around where the single track and the fire road converge for about a 5.5 mile round-trip hike.

View of the Pacific Ocean from a cliff at Douglas Nature Preserve in Santa Barbara

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