The Best Hiking in Solvang

Nojoqui Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Solvang, California.

Unfortunately, the falls have been inaccessible for a while due to dangerous conditions from a mudslide. Contact the County of Santa Barbara Parks Division for more information. The falls are a great daytime getaway. Granted it's a quick, short hike, so you won't get the same workout or sweat goi...

Tunnel View Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers 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.

Gaviota Peak Trail is an out-and-back 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.

Arroyo Hondo Preserve Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Goleta, California.

Overlook Fire Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest 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 t...

Refugio State Beach is a great location for fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Lucky beach-goers will spot sea otters, dolphins, seals, and whales. Both sides of the lagoon are perfect for exploring. Heading north will take you to a nice viewpoint with a picnic table above a surfing location. The R...

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...

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

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

Lover's Loop via Grass Mountain Trail is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Santa Ynez, California.

Grass Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Ynez, California.

Canyon and Ridgetop Trails is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Goleta, California.