The large emerald pool below Fish Falls might be the best summertime swimming hole on the frontside of the Santa Ynez Mountains in Santa Barbara County. It’s deep enough to dive into from the top of the waterfall, if you’re good, and wide enough for several people to comfortably swim around.
Even in the current severe drought in the middle of summer the perennial pool remains clear cool and clean, and home to a number of decent sized rainbow trout or steelhead.
Prior to man-made obstructions in the lower watershed which bar access to the upper reaches of the creek, I believe this waterfall stood as the natural end point for native trout swimming in from the Pacific Ocean into the mountains to spawn. It must of been like a sandstone barrel ‘o fish back then.
Jack Elliott's Santa Barbara Adventure 
Jack- I have not heard of Fish Falls – what trail is this?
There is no trail.
Sweet spot! “Fish Falls” sounds like a local place name for a location on. . . .Creek near the . . . ranch
Rob and Eric probably wouldn’t appreciate specific site location info being revealed to the world, so I edited your comment. . .
I thought you be giving the boys some free advertising, . . .
That I would, but I don’t know they want it. Haven’t talked to them. Not so sure I have an interest in that anyhow, for a few reasons that will remain undisclosed.
A nice respite during an unusually dry summer!
Hmmm… the location of this magical place will never be revealed? what about the locals
It can only be accessed through private property, both parcels of which are owned by long-time locals that have owned the property for decades and through multiple generations.
I am fortunate enough to be able to go there, because my uncle knows them both personally and has permission.
Great idea keeping it secret. the best things are worth working for
Such a dick to tease us with the pics, and no cigar on location. Elitist prick.
It’s in private property, moron. You can see it here or never see it at all. You’re welcome.
Your comment reeks of entitlement, amusingly.
I’m an “elitist prick” for not posting directions to the entire world on the internet showing them exactly where this place is located, which is inaccessible lest you have permission by the owners of the private properties across which you must pass to get there.
You are either ignorant about how the internet works as a force multiplier in funneling hordes of people to sensitive places, which are then being overrun and destroyed because directions to them are being posted to the world on the internet. Or in your sniveling little fit of entitlement here in wanting to see this place you simply don’t care.
Funny how flustered you get in not being led to this place by the hand, just because you want to go. I can almost see your watery eyes.
Get off your lazy ass and go find something for yourself.