Notice: "2/9/2024 - Gaviota State Park is closed until further notice. Storms in February 2024 caused a significant amount of debris and damage to the beach, hardscape and infrastructure of the park. Staff is working diligently to remove debris and silt and identify further damage as uncovered. There is no anticipated date of re-opening at this time."
Gaviota State Park

Gaviota State Park is a popular location for camping, swimming, surfing, picnicking and fishing. The park has 5 miles of beach and bluff coastline. A power boat hoist on a pier allows boaters, surfers, and divers to launch craft safely.

Park visitors enjoy hiking the trails into the 2000 acres of back country where they will find Gaviota Hot Springs (a sulfur hot springs), oak woodlands, and grasslands. Along the coast are both freshwater and saltwater marshes which provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

An 811-foot railroad trestle crosses Gaviota Creek near the campground. The trestle was constructed by Southern Pacific in 1900, finally connecting Los Angeles with San Francisco by rail.

Strong winds funnel through Gaviota Pass and can be a challenge to campers with tents. Some visitors have reported tent poles snapping in the heavy wind.

Nearby Restaurants

• Home Plate Grill, 7398 Calle Real Suite C, Goleta. (805) 845-3323
• Cal Taco Fresh Grill, 7320 Hollister Ave., Goleta. (805) 685-7122
• Jeannine's Bakery and Restaurant, 7060 Hollister Ave, Suite 105, Goleta. (805) 869-6371
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, 270 Storke Rd. Ste F, Goleta. (805) 685-1265

Nearby Supplies

• Target, 6865 Hollister Ave., Goleta.
• Tillys Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, 7046 Marketplace Drive, Goleta. Surf gear, sun care
• Surf Country, 109 S. Fairview Ave., Goleta.