Surf Beach
What To Expect: Surf Beach is a great spot for beach strolls, sun bathing, photography, train watching, and swimming (for the brave).
Trail Distance: 1.5 Miles out and back
Region: Lompoc Valley
All Things to Do
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Ocean Beach Park
What To Expect: The park is open year-round – you see the river, estuary and railroad bridge. Beach is closed to the public from March 1 through September 30.Region: Lompoc Valley -
Arroyo Hondo Historic Adobe
What To Expect: The adobe at Arroyo Hondo, and a small orchard planted by the padres at the Santa Ines Mission are still present at the Arroyo Hondo Preserve which is now owned and managed by the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County.Region: Gaviota Coast -
Goleta Butterfly Grove
What To Expect: Butterflies, butterflies and more butterflies. Monarch butterflies migrate to Goleta each November through February.Region: Goleta Valley -
Gaviota Gorge Tunnel
What To Expect: The Gaviota Gorge Tunnel, constructed between 1951-1953, is made of reinforced concrete and features tinted concrete, a scoring pattern in imitation of masonry, boldly scaled arches, and the circular window on the west side of the north portal.Region: Gaviota Coast -
South Coast Railroad Museum
What To Expect: Goleta Depot is a Victorian-styled Southern Pacific Railroad station, built in 1901 by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The historical landmark and architectural treasure is located at picturesque Lake Los Carneros Nature Preserve.Region: Goleta Valley -
Rancho La Patera & Stow House
What To Expect: The Stow House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers a rare opportunity to experience what life was like here during the early twentieth century.Region: Goleta Valley -
Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve
What To Expect: Visitors will encounter a wide variety of coastal and estuarine habitats teaming with wildlife. A trail around Devereux Slough provides access to this natural environmentRegion: Goleta Valley -
Arroyo Hondo Vista Point
What To Expect: Check out the seven interpretive panels covering the history of the Gaviota Coast on display at this easy- off, easy-on turnout along southbound Hwy 101. Stretch your legs and walk across an old section of Hwy 1 that bridged Arroyo Hondo Canyon.Region: Gaviota Coast -
El Capitan State Beach
What To Expect: El Capitan State Beach has it all: beachcombing, camping, cycling, fishing, hiking, picnicking, surfing, swimming, tide pooling and more.Region: Gaviota Coast
