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  Gaviota SP
Gaviota State Park takes its name from the Spanish word for seagull, given to the area by soldiers of the Portola Expedition who supposedly killed a seagull while camping here in 1769.
Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area.
A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel.
www.parks.ca.gov /?page_id=606   (288 words)

  
  Gaviota State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The park is bisected by U.S. Route 101, which turns north from the coast at Gaviota, passing through the Gaviota Tunnel and Gaviota Pass, which is actually a deep canyon cut entirely through the southern branch of the Santa Ynez Mountains at this point.
Adjacent to the park on the west is a large region of private ranches and ranchettes known as Hollister Ranch, which extends for almost the entire distance to Point Conception (where the California coast turns to the north).
The park is subject to a Mediterranean climate, with mild, rainy winters, and sunny summers, commonly with morning clouds.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gaviota_State_Park   (596 words)

  
 Gaviota State Park
This section of the coast was first called "gaviota" (seagull) by soldiers of the Portola Expedition in 1769.
The park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking and surf fishing.
A pier on the west end of the beach is used by divers and surfers.
www.centralcoasttourist.com /Parks_n_Recreation/State/GaviotaSP/index.htm   (231 words)

  
 State Park Administrators Hike Fees - Daily Nexus Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Some parking and camping fees will also be placed on a sliding scale in which demand for park facilities will govern price, thus allowing more “… affordability and access for people of all income levels,” according to the CDPR press release.
Eight state parks are located within Santa Barbara County: Carpinteria, El Capitan, Point Sal and Refugio state beaches; Gaviota State Park; and Chumash Painted Cave, El Presidio de Santa Barbara and La Purisima Mission state historic parks.
“Because most of the state parks’ budget goes to wages and benefits, cuts alone would require the layoff of an additional 250 permanent employees and 800 seasonal employees,” a December CDPR press release says.
www.ucsbdailynexus.com /news/2004/7069.html   (352 words)

  
 Trust for Public Land (TPL) Conserving Land for People
The purchase, which increases the amount of state park land on the Gaviota coast from 3,000 to 5,500 acres, was made possible through $9.5 million in public and private contributions, and the landowners' offer to maintain the property for the next five years while State Parks works to secure funds for long-term operation and management.
The ranch, with its sweeping coastal and mountain views, will be open for public enjoyment once State Parks completes a general plan, with public input, to determine appropriate uses of the property.
The purchase of El Capitan Ranch by State Parks is a key milestone in the conservation of the Gaviota Coast, the last remaining stretch of largely undeveloped and unprotected coastline in Southern California.
www.tpl.org /tier3_cd.cfm?content_item_id=10624&folder_id=266   (996 words)

  
 Westways Magazine - Archived Issues   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
From these lookouts, you can see across most of the park's 2,760 acres and, when the weather's clear, an ocean view that seems to stretch to infinity.
Gaviota and neighboring Refugio and El Capitan State Beaches, all managed by the Channel Coast District, are clear camping highlights of the Central Coast.
That is the enticement of Santa Rosa Island, one of Channel Islands National Park's crown jewels.
www.aaa-calif.com /westways/0702/camping-2.asp   (813 words)

  
 ROMANTIC: A Shore Apart (Page 2)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Gaviota Coast extends for some 75 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, but the visitor-accessible portion lies between Coal Oil Point on the east and Gaviota State Park on the west.
Weekend reservations for both parks need to be made as far as seven months in advance; you may have better luck on weekdays.
Gaviota State Park does not take campsite reservations--sites are given out first-come, first-served.
www.bestofcaliforniatv.com /getaways/story_1026.php   (419 words)

  
 Gaviota State Park, a California State Park near Lompoc, Santa Maria
Gaviota State Park - set between ocean and mountains, this ocean-front park features a fishing pier and...
Between Gaviota State Park and Point Mugu State Park there are seven State...
The park is located 33 miles west of Santa Barbara on U.S. California State Parks
www.stateparks.com /gaviota.html   (323 words)

  
 Goleta Chamber of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Goleta Beach Park is an excellent sunbathing and fishing area with almost a mile of sandy beach.
Gaviota State Park is the largest park in the District, with over 2,000 acres of backcountry.
The park is adjacent to the Los Padres National Forest.
www.goletavalley.com /recreation_beaches.asp   (254 words)

  
 Gaviota State Park
Taken from the west side of Gaviota State Park from View Trail
BJ, Bri, Jesse, Kerry on Gaviota Peak Trail
Kerry, Briahna and Jesse at Hot Springs/ Gaviota Peak Trailhead
webpages.charter.net /bjclose/gaviota/gaviota.htm   (66 words)

  
 Gaviota State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Gaviota State Park: where Highway 101 turns north away from the coast.
The State Park abuts the National Forest on the east (right in this photo), and Hollister Ranch on the west (left).
All photographs are copyrighted and may not be copied, printed, or downloaded for any commercial, educational, or personal use without permission of the photographer.
www.gaviotacoastconservancy.org /tour19.html   (57 words)

  
 sbo trail details
Gaviota State Park is not just a beach access point; it extends several miles inland and on both sides of Highway 101.
Like El Capitan, Refugio Beach State Park has lots of space for picnicking and playing in the surf, and the water is usually calm, making this a relatively safe place for the kids to play at the oceanís edge.
It is a bit of a hike down to the beach on the rough trail, but once you are there you'll find a long stretch of wide open sand and plenty of places to set out your gear for the afternoon.
sb-outdoors.org /Trails/index2.php/?Trail_Key=Gaviota+Coast&...+Walk   (403 words)

  
 California State Parks
California State Parks is fortunate to have so many public, private and non-profit organizations ready and willing to help fulfill our mission of providing for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California.
California State Parks has released the Golden Poppy Pass, a new, annual day use pass.
The report clearly outlines the mission, core programs, values, vision, measures and outcomes of California State Parks so that there is a common understanding of the future to which state parks aspire.
www.parks.ca.gov   (487 words)

  
 County of SB : Energy Division
Pipelines were installed during 1960 and used to support development of the Conception and Cuarta offshore oil and gas fields (State lease 2725 and 2206), transporting oil and gas from two offshore platforms (Helen and Herman) to the Texaco Gaviota Oil and Gas Processing Plant.
The pipelines extended 8.6 miles from the oil and gas facility, west through Gaviota State Park and the Hollister Ranch, to San Augustine Point where they extended offshore to the platforms.
The County received an application in 1998 to abandon the seven mile section of pipelines running through the Gaviota State Park and the Hollister Ranch.
www.countyofsb.org /energy/projects/texaco.asp   (616 words)

  
 Wildernet.com - Gaviota State Park, California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Description - Gaviota State Park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking and surf fishing.
Report: iam 31 years old i have been to gaviota every year since i was 5 i love it to it is heaven the camping the fishing, i was sad when it was closed for a while the wind is a killer but overall it my favriteplace in this world
The road entering the park is easy to pass.....but, once inside the park, it makes for a great day at the beach, whether you just want to catch a tan, comb the shore for shells and sand crabs, or swim.
www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=CASPGAVIOTA&CU_ID=1   (605 words)

  
 A Question of Balance by Baile Oakes
A Question of Balance, detail of creatures, Gaviota State Park, Santa Barbara County, CA, 1997
Gaviota State Park, Santa Barbara County, CA "Sometimes, one of the first steps of healing is to diagnose the dis-ease and come to understand the cause of the imbalance in the system.
A Question of Balance addresses the problem of the decimation of bio-diversity in the eco-system caused by the population explosion of our specie.
greenmuseum.org /content/work_index/work_id-19__artist_id-13.html   (425 words)

  
 Channel Islands National Park - Camping - US-Parks.com
Between Gaviota State Park and Point Mugu State Park there are seven State Park areas that offer coastal camping.
Transportation arrangements with the park concessionaires allow for this unique cross island adventure with dropoff or pickups occurring at both Scorpion and Prisoners.
The National Park Service owns the eastern 24%, where visitors may observe wildlife, hike, camp and explore the newest addition to the park.
www.us-parks.com /channel_islands/camping.html   (771 words)

  
 List of California state parks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of state parks and reserves in the California state park system.
Sutter Buttes State Park (not yet open as of August, '06)
Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_California_state_parks   (744 words)

  
 California Coastal Trail
Gaviota State Park to El Capitan Beach State Park.
We were joined again by Mike Lunsford, retired State Parks Ranger, who acted as guide.
We left Gaviota State Park under a clear sky and with very calm seas.
www.californiacoastaltrail.info /cms/archives/cte_2003.php?aid=127   (1946 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Follow it about a quarter-mile south, to the Gaviota State Park entrance.
From the parking lot, you'll head through oak and sycamore trees, to a junction leading to the popular hot springs at 0.5 mile.
Enjoy a short hike tucked away in a rural canyon on the north slope of the Santa Ynez Mountains.
www.visitormags.com /centralcoast/features/SB_trails.html   (447 words)

  
 More great state parks in Southern California
Renovation work is continuing on the park's beach cottages, some dating back to the 1920s.
Straddling both sides of the Gaviota Pass, the park ranges from a popular sandy beach to 2,458-foot Gaviota Peak.
Views from the park's trails looking back at the city are among the best in the metropolitan area.
www.sunset.com /sunset/Premium/Travel/2002/05-May/Parks0502/SoCal0502.html   (540 words)

  
 Lompoc-CA.Com - Campsites, Beaches, & Parks. Jalama, Refugio, Cachuma, and more!
The park does have a resident Park Ranger.
Other areas of the park include the playground, the veterans memorial, horseshoe pits, an exercise path with obstacles, and a small sized lake.
There are also areas with barbecues and picnic tables throughout the park.
lompoc-ca.com /lpc/campbeachpark/index.shtml   (557 words)

  
 We Go Rose Rustling
Running straight up the middle of the state in no-nonsense fashion, "I-5" is the main route for commercial traffic, and for those with no time to spare for dawdling along the way.
California State Highwy 101 is the "scenic route." From Ventura County, it winds Northward, skimming along the seashore, and affording breathtaking views of the Gaviota Coast, and California’s rich farmland.
Grey clumps of fog drape the hillsides along the Gaviota Coast, while the sea and the highway lie in sunlight.
www.pswdistrict.org /text/articles/WeGoRoseRustling2.html   (3092 words)

  
 Gaviota State Park
Gaviota State Park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking and surf fishing.
On the southern California coast west of Santa Barbara
The park is located 33 miles west of Santa Barbara on U.S. Home Page
www.go-california.com /Gaviota-State-Park   (80 words)

  
 Gaviota Creek Incident Body Recovery
Hollister Ranch residents, including school children use the Gaviota Train Trestle to gain access to Hollister Ranch when the Gaviota Creek is in a flood stage.
California State Park Lifeguards and a Ranger prepare to cross Gaviota Creek as it passes under the Gaviota Tressle.
The State Park Lifeguard and Ranger have prepared the body for transport and are awaiting the Sheriff's Department Helicopter.
www.silcom.com /~pordecon/gaviota_body_recovery.htm   (343 words)

  
 Santa Barbara.com - Camping: Gaviota State Park
This is a quirky campground that offers swimming, fishing, diving and a hike ending in a hot springs.
There is a fishing pier and a train trestle crosses the day use parking lot.
You will need to contact the park directly for more information.
www.santabarbara.com /activities/camping/gaviota   (139 words)

  
 FEMA: FEMA Quickly Makes Funds Available For Gaviota Fire
At that time, the 1,500-acre fire burning near Hollister Ranch by Gaviota State Park threatened approximately 200 homes and two oil refineries.
The assistance pays 75 percent of a state's eligible firefighting and emergency response costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating and controlling designated fires.
Eligible state firefighting costs covered by the aid can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair and replacement; tools, materials and supplies; and mobilization and demobilization activities.
www.fema.gov /news/newsrelease.fema?id=12414   (330 words)

  
 Artist Robert Wassell - Price List & Notes
This trail goes from Gaviota State Park to Gaviota Peak.
This trail also starts in Leo Carrillo State Park.
This trail is on the East Side of Leo Carrillo State Park.
www.wassellart.com /pricelist.html   (335 words)

  
 1st Annual Bob Moseley Gaviota State Beach Cleanup Day   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Post storm damage from December 2002 rains left the park flooded with mud.
Firefighters from Santa Barbara County Fire and the USFS worked together to restore the park in preparation for Bob's funeral...
Bob felt a responsibility toward Gaviota State Beach Park.
www.silcom.com /~pordecon/gaviota_cleanup.htm   (80 words)

  
 Quick Release, June 2002
Extending a paved trail for a few miles in both directions from Lake Cachuma County Park would allow people using wheelchairs, skates, bicycles, and their own feet to explore the area.
On Saturday, May 18th a veritable army of 100 cyclists, hikers and horse riders gathered at Gaviota State Park for the spring 2002 installment of King Trail Daze.
This was the first time the King Trail Daze visited Gaviota State Park, and it was a great success.
www.sbbike.org /QR/2002/0206/0206.html   (3024 words)

  
 Trail Reports for Gaviota State Park
Trail Reviews, Reports, and Conditions for Gaviota State Park
Rode the trail Sunday late afternoon and did not see a soul.
The ride back is fun with some downhill runs that you can get as crazy as you dare.
www.trails.com /trail_reviews.asp?trailid=BGS107-046   (99 words)

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