# Ellwood Mesa Coastal Trail > Trails wind through coastal sage scrub and eucalyptus groves, offering stunning ocean views and access to a butterfly habitat. The area hosts diverse wildlife including birds, snakes, and lizards, with many dogs on leash and some off leash. Paths remain uncrowded, inviting activities like hiking, biking, and birdwatching. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/EllwoodMesaCoastalTrail - Address: Phelps Rd &, Cannon Green Dr, Goleta, CA, United States - Phone: +18059669222 - Website: http://www.cityofgoleta.org/ ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Dog Friendly — 6/10 ## What people say - "You get the most perfect ocean view from the bluffs." - "The trails offer stunning ocean views, making it a dog friendly hidden gem." - "The coastal bluffs offer stunning ocean views from the trails." ## Good to know - Parking is available on the roadside with plenty of space. - There are no public restrooms nearby; the closest are at Girsh Park or Albertsons. - All trails are dog-on-leash; many dogs are off-leash in the area. - The trail leads directly down to the beach, offering stunning ocean views. - Expect to see various wildlife, including seagulls, vultures, and sandpipers. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.