‘Makeout Point’ barricaded as Santa Barbara studies traffic, safety and public access

Source: keyt.com · Published: 2026-08-01

<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://keyt.b-cdn.net/2026/07/bicyclist.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" /></div> <p>SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — One of Santa Barbara's most popular ocean overlooks is temporarily closed to drivers as city officials evaluate safety, traffic operations, and public access. The City of Santa Barbara has closed vehicle access to the Cliff Drive overlook above Hendry's Beach as part of a trial period prompted by ongoing concerns from</p> <p>The post <a href="https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2026/07/31/makeout-point-barricaded-as-santa-barbara-studies-traffic-safety-and-public-access/">&#8216;Makeout Point&#8217; barricaded as Santa Barbara studies traffic, safety and public access</a> appeared first on <a href="https://keyt.com">News Channel 3-12</a>.</p>

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