Gaviota State Park
About
Gaviota State Park is a public beach on the California coast, about 9.5 miles from Solvang. Swimming is allowed, and lifeguards are on duty. The park has restrooms and accessible access, and a fee is charged. For comfortable weather, spring and fall are the best bets. Typical averages from the nearby Cachuma Lake weather station run to highs around 76°F in April and 84°F in October, with few wet days in either month. July and August highs there average in the low 90s. The Beach to Backcountry Trail starts just 0.2 miles away. The Ortega, Tunnel View and Hollister trails are each about 1.4 miles from the beach.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Gaviota State Park
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–84°F and lows of 33–43°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cachuma Lake, CA weather station, 16 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan67° high34° low
- Feb68° high35° low
- Mar71° high38° low
- Apr76° high39° low
- May80° high43° low
- Jun86° high45° low
- Jul92° high48° low
- Aug93° high49° low
- Sep91° high47° low
- Oct84° high43° low
- Nov75° high38° low
- Dec67° high33° low
Nearby
- Beach to Backcountry TrailHiking0.2 mi
- Ortega TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Tunnel View TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Woodland TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Hollister TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Yucca TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Las Cruces TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Trespass TrailHiking2.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
