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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/goleta-ca/report/place/gaviota-state-park-goleta-ca.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. 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Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/goleta-ca/report/place/gaviota-state-park-goleta-ca.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/goleta-ca/report/place/gaviota-state-park-goleta-ca.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Gaviota State Park takes its name from the Spanish word for seagull, given to the area by soldiers of the Portola Expedition who supposedly killed a seagull while camping here in 1769. Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.
CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching
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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/goleta-ca/report/place/gaviota-state-park-goleta-ca.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/goleta-ca/report/place/gaviota-state-park-goleta-ca.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Gaviota State Park</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>Highway 101</div> <div> <span>Goleta</span>, <span>CA</span> <span>93117</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=606" target="_blank">Visit Website</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 805-968-1033</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Gaviota+State+Park%2C+Highway+101%2C+Goleta%2C+CA+93117" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: justify;">Gaviota State Park takes its name from the Spanish word for seagull, given to the area by soldiers of the Portola Expedition who supposedly killed a seagull while camping here in 1769. Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/goleta-ca/report/place/gaviota-state-park-goleta-ca.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/goleta-ca/report/place/gaviota-state-park-goleta-ca.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/goleta-ca/report/place/gaviota-state-park-goleta-ca.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/goleta-ca/report/place/gaviota-state-park-goleta-ca.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/goleta-ca/report/place/gaviota-state-park-goleta-ca.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/goleta-ca/report/place/gaviota-state-park-goleta-ca.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. 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Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">CampingThe 41 developed, first-come, first-served campsites accommodate tents, trailers up to 25 feet and RVs up to 27 feet. Between October 1 and March 31, the campground is open Friday through Sunday only.Boating and FishingBoating and fishing are popular activities at Gaviota, where the public fishing pier is equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility. Check with park staff for rules on the use of the hoist.OVERNIGHT FACILITIESFamily CampsitesHike or Bike CampsitesRV AccessTRAIL USEHiking TrailsHorseback RidingDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESPicnic AreasFishingScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaSwimmingVista PointWindsurfing/SurfingGeocaching</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/goleta-ca/report/place/gaviota-state-park-goleta-ca.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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