RV rental Gaviota State Park, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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. Whether you feel drawn to the coastal waters to chill on the beach or play in the waves, the park’s sandy cove is a perfect place to enjoy a seaside picnic, swim in the Pacific Ocean, or paddle out to one of the area’s well-loved surf spots. The beach is bordered by a wooden fishing pier equipped with an electric boat hoist launching facility which is also used by scuba divers and surfers launching out into the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Gaviota State Park is uniquely marked by the tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that stretches above the day-use parking lot and crosses Gaviota Creek, which flows intermittently through a marsh behind the park campground and connects to the ocean. Hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking enthusiasts will find Gaviota State Park has excellent trails to choose from within its boundaries or in the expanse of neighboring Los Padres National Forest; ranging from casual jaunts near the ocean to strenuous treks around oak woodlands and chaparral backcountry. A trailhead leading to the Gaviota Wind Caves is accessible right next to the State Park campground. Just a few miles away you can explore the wild and rugged upland portions of Gaviota Canyon and traverse the Tunnel View Trail, Gaviota Peak, and Gaviota Pass Overlook. Santa Barbara campers will definitely want to consider a trip to Gaviota Hot Springs, where there are several small, warm sulphur springs to soak in post-hike.