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Camp at Gaviota State Park
Gaviota, California
3.5
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
Gaviota, California
5.53 mi
/ 1549 ft gain
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
Gaviota, California
2.12 mi
/ 433 ft gain
Gaviota Wind Caves Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Goleta, California.
Hike to the Gaviota Wind Caves
Goleta, California
5.0
2.5 mi
/ 600 ft gain
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
Goleta, California
3.44 mi
/ 823 ft gain
Overlook Fire Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Goleta, California.
Gaviota Peak Trail
Gaviota, California
6.15 mi
/ 2480 ft gain
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
Gaviota, California
6.32 mi
/ 2382 ft gain
Gaviota Hot Springs and Trespass Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Goleta, California.
Yucca Trail
Goleta, California
2.04 mi
/ 682 ft gain
Yucca Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Goleta, California.
Tunnel View Loop Trail
Gaviota, California
3.75 mi
/ 994 ft gain
Tunnel View Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Goleta, California.
Places to stay
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Fremont Campground
Overview
Fremont Campground is a family-friendly facility located just off California's western coast. It provides access to a variety of...
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Paradise Campground
Overview
Paradise Campground is a beautiful place to enjoy California's westernmost national forest. It provides access to a variety of r...
Santa Barbara, California
Los Prietos
Overview
Los Prietos Campground is situated in the Los Padres National Forest and provides access to a variety of outdoor adventures, inc...
Snyder Trail
Sage Hill
Overview
Nestled in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, Sage Hill Campground is a great group camping spot with easy access to the Santa Ynez ...
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Santa Rosa Island
Overview
Tucked away in a canyon to protect visitors from strong northwest winds, Water Canyon Campground offers exceptional island views...
Unnamed Road
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
Overview
Backcountry beach camping is available mid-August through December along Santa Rosa Island's extensive, beautiful, and undevelop...
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