Friday Bird Walk – North Campus Open Space
About this activity
Come with us to explore how this site is recovering back to its natural state.
North Campus Open Space (formerly Ocean Meadows Golf Course) has been restored to a natural environment more like what existed on this property before the golf course was created in 1965. There are trails for public access and passive recreation. This open space is a great addition to Santa Barbara’s natural heritage, which makes our community so special. It will be preserved for the enjoyment of the local community in perpetuity.
Friday, February 20, 2026 ~ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Target Birds:
- Raptors
- Herons
- Egrets
- Waders
- & others
Directions:
From Hwy 101
- Take the Glen Annie/Storke Road off-ramp
- Go south (towards the ocean) on Storke Road about 0.85 miles
- Turn right on Whittier Drive
- Turn left into NCOS parking lot (see map)
- We will meet here
Other Information:
- Bring water & snack
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Binoculars a must (borrow ours if you need to)
- Spotting scopes are useful
Trip Coordinator:
Additional Information
- Region
- Goleta Valley
- Activity Difficulty
- Easy
- Distance
- Varies
- Aesthetics
- Wildlife Viewing, Lagoon
- Logo
- Amenities
- Parking
Sponsor
Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Getting There
North Campus Open SpaceNorth Campus Open Space
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