Gaviota Peak, Mountain summit in Santa Barbara County, California, US.
Gaviota Peak rises 2,458 feet above sea level, offering views of the Santa Barbara coastline, Channel Islands, and Santa Ynez Valley from its position.
The mountain area served as a traditional hunting and gathering ground for the Chumash people, who inhabited the coastal regions of California for thousands of years.
The mountain features two distinct trails, the Gaviota Peak Trail and Trespass Trail, which demonstrate different approaches to mountain access and preservation.
Visitors need to pay a $2 parking fee at the trailhead near Highway 101, and should bring water as the 6.5-mile round trip includes 2,150 feet of elevation gain.
The mountain stands just two miles from the Pacific Ocean, creating a rare geographic combination where hikers can see both maritime and inland landscapes simultaneously.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 34.50182,-120.19879
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01
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