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Gaviota State Park is located on U.S. 101 in southern Santa Barbara County, California, about 30 miles west of the city of Santa Barbara. This area was first named Gaviota (the Spanish word for “seagull”) by soldiers who camped here in 1769 during the Portola Expedition.
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Getting Outdoors
You’ll want to pack everything from flip flops and hiking boots to swimsuits and surfboards in your motorhome rental because Gaviota State Park offers plenty of nature-bound activities to be experienced in nearly 3,000-acres that extend from the ocean to the mountains with an abundance of diverse habitats and wildlife to discover.
Camping at Gaviota State Park
The park includes a beach campground which accommodates RVs up to 27 feet long. You’ll be able to reserve a site online or by calling up to six months in advance, which makes it easy to plan ahead for RV camping at Gaviota State Park. Most of the campground is open so be prepared for minimal shade and privacy, however, each site is only a short distance from the scenic beach and pier as well as the hiking trails and railroad trestle, so this is a fantastic spot to camp near the ocean and other local attractions.
Exploring the Area
When you’re ready to continue your California road trip, take some time to cruise your Santa Barbara travel trailer around the various bits of history dotted all along the coastline. Drive through the concrete Gaviota Gorge Tunnel, which was constructed in the early 1950s and features interesting architectural details like a scoring pattern imitating masonry and boldly scaled arches. A great place to pull over, stretch your legs, and take some epic selfies along the way is at the Arroyo Hondo Vista Point, which is an easy turnout on Highway 101 with seven interpretive panels on display that cover the history of the Gaviota Coast.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Gaviota Wind Caves Trail, CAGaviota State Park, CA
- Beach to Backcountry Trail, CAGaviota State Park, CA
- Overlook Fire Road, CAGaviota State Park, CA
- Gaviota Hot Springs and Trespass Trail, CAGaviota State Park, CA
- Gaviota Peak Trail, CAGaviota State Park, CA
- Tunnel View Loop Trail, CAGaviota State Park, CA
- Arroyo Hondo Preserve Loop, CAGoleta, CA
- Nojoqui Falls County Park Trail, CAGoleta, CA
- Baron Ranch Trail, CALos Padres National Forest, CA
- West Camino Cielo, CAGoleta, CA
- CampgroundsLocation
- Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground, CASanta Barbara County, CA
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- Los Prietos Campground, CASanta Barbara County, CA
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Recent RV rental reviews in Gaviota State Park
Kenya B.
January, 2025
Jason,
Thanks to you and your family for the experience of a lifetime this weekend. You remember our first conversation and was helpful in assisting my wife and I on what type of RV we should purchase on our own. The Branch Family sign made in places in the RV for us was awesome. Thank you again for everything. May you and your family continue to be blessed.
Thanks to you and your family for the experience of a lifetime this weekend. You remember our first conversation and was helpful in assisting my wife and I on what type of RV we should purchase on our own. The Branch Family sign made in places in the RV for us was awesome. Thank you again for everything. May you and your family continue to be blessed.
Korrie H.
January, 2025
Great! Easy fast and helpful communication, by far the best trailer rental we've had on this app. Perfect size for our family of 6, well stocked, super clean, even better than the pictures.
Zach R.
January, 2025
Jason was spot on with the listing. Trailer is beautiful and super clean and was setup on time with no issues.
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