Gaviota

About 30 miles north of Santa Barbara on the 101 is a small state beach in the 90 person town of Gaviota. Most people pass right on through to San Luis Obispo or don't even make it past Goleta, but this gem is worth checking out either for a day trip or to camp for the weekend.Since it is a state beach there will be a gate guard ready for some payment for your time sleeping on the ground, but t...

Beach to Wind Caves and Backcountry Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Goleta, California.

Gaviota Wind Caves Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Goleta, California.

Caves and epic views...need I say more?! That's what you'll encounter on this short 2.5 mile out and back hike to the Gaviota Wind Caves in the San Ynez Mountains, West of Santa Barbara. The Gaviota Wind Caves are a sandstone formation located 1 mile from the Pacific Ocean. One good thing about this hike is it's right off the 101 freeway...and cost free! The bad thing about this hike is that yo...

Overlook Fire Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Goleta, California.

Gaviota Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Goleta, California.

Gaviota Hot Springs and Trespass Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Goleta, California.

Yucca Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Goleta, California.

Tunnel View Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Goleta, California.