Gaviota Beach Tours and Activities

You can walk for miles and not see another person! This is an old pier that has largely been abandoned after a storm took out part of it. #Festival
You can walk for miles and not see another person! This is an old pier that has largely been abandoned after a storm took out part of it. #Festival

Plan a trip to see Gaviota Beach

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Los Aguajes

Los Aguajes

2 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was CA $2,790, price is now CA $2,021 per person
CA $2,021
per person
May 22 - May 27
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Calgary (YYC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
7/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Location was great…property was peaceful and well kept. Felt safe to walk to dining and grocery. We did enjoy our stay here however i need to point a couple of concerns out… The couch really needs to be steam cleaned or replaced. It was stained and dirty, we placed a sheet on cushions in order to sit on it. Floors did not look dirty but when i wiped spilled water from it the napkin turned black. I clorox wiped the floor just to feel comfortable. I think housekeeping needs to be more detailed when cleaning.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was CA $4,357, price is now CA $2,951 per person
CA $2,951
per person
May 22 - May 27
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Calgary (YYC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (939 reviews)
Great rooms and friendly staff; amazing location

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
Upper Riviera
Price was CA $4,219, price is now CA $2,999 per person
CA $2,999
per person
May 22 - May 27
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Calgary (YYC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (551 reviews)
WiFi not stable / not working for the 2 days we were there. No soap in bathroom, minibar with only 2 bottles of water, rooms with full of leds - switch lights that can’t be darken. quality - price ratio not attractive

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Popular places to visit

Couldn’t resist this rock formation that looks like an eye. Had my wife complete the Iris.

Gaviota State Park

You can take time to visit Gaviota State Park during your travels to Goleta. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Gaviota State Park
Short walk from parking, very scenic little spot.

Nojoqui Falls Park

Explore the great outdoors at Nojoqui Falls Park, a lovely green space in Goleta. Check out the casinos and wineries in this walkable area.

Nojoqui Falls Park
A group of Birds play on the ocean surf - Blue skies on a summer day

Refugio State Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Refugio State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Goleta. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Refugio State Beach
This park is a great place to visit! Lots of beautiful trails to walk or ride, play grounds, tennis and even a skate park. Highly recommend some time here to escape the crowds of the main streets. Be aware...closed promptly at sunset or 5pm.

Hans Christian Andersen Park

Explore the great outdoors at Hans Christian Andersen Park, a lovely green space in Solvang. Check out the shops and wineries in this walkable area.

Hans Christian Andersen Park
Ostriches at Ostrichland USA in Solvang, California

OstrichLand USA

Enjoy an outing to OstrichLand USA during your stay in Solvang. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

OstrichLand USA
#travelbug #santaynez #californiamission #solvang #california #usa #northamerica #facade #architecture #colonial #church

Old Mission Santa Ines

Find out about the history of Solvang with a stop at Old Mission Santa Ines. Check out the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area.

Old Mission Santa Ines

Best Lodging Options Near Gaviota Beach

Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

3 out of 5
1564 Copenhagen Dr Solvang CA
Wine Valley Inn
Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

3.5 out of 5
1455 Mission Dr Solvang CA
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn

3 out of 5
114 E Highway 246 Buellton CA
Sideways Inn
Corque Hotel, Solvang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Corque Hotel, Solvang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
400 Alisal Rd. Solvang CA
Corque Hotel, Solvang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Marlo

The Marlo

3.5 out of 5
293 Alisal Rd Solvang CA
The Marlo
Kronborg Inn

Kronborg Inn

3 out of 5
1440 Mission Dr Solvang CA
Kronborg Inn
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area

Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area

2 out of 5
333 McMurray Road Buellton CA
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
The Landsby

The Landsby

3.5 out of 5
1576 Mission Dr Solvang CA
The Landsby
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
1450 Mission Dr Solvang CA
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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