Gaviota State Park
Gaviota State Park is a state park in Santa Barbara County, California, 33 miles from Goleta. Day use costs $10.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day Use 7:00 a.m. to Sunset.
Gaviota State Park map
Gaviota State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Gaviota State Park has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Gaviota State Park costs $10.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day Use 7:00 a.m. to Sunset.
- No, day use at Gaviota State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Gaviota State Park is 33 miles from Goleta. It is 30 miles from Santa Barbara.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Gaviota State Park.
Before you go
Gaviota State Park is 33 miles from Goleta. It is 30 miles from Santa Barbara.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Gaviota State Park
Gaviota State Park has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- Gaviota Peak Trail Summit views of coast and Channel Islands
- Tunnel View Trail Coastal hills above the campground
What to see
- Overlook Gaviota Pass Highway 1 viewpoint and hot springs nearby
- Historic site Gaviota Pier Fishing pier at the beach
Public lands next to Gaviota State Park
- BLM unitGaviota State Park borders California Coastal National Monument.
- National forestGaviota State Park borders Los Padres National Forest.
- State parkRefugio State Beach, a state park, is 0.7 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=606 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)