Gaviota Beach
4.3★ · 99 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 225 yd away · paid
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
67°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
825 yd of shoreline
Sand
260 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 94 samples clean · 2025
Map of Gaviota Beach
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1Restrooms125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Expect strong, persistent wind
Several visitors noted this beach is consistently windy year-round, especially in winter and spring.
Plan for tide pools and rocks
The small beach features tide pools on both sides and rocky sections alongside powdery sand, best explored at low tide.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Leave before sunset
Day-use visitors must exit by 7 PM, before sunset arrives.
Watch for tar on sand
Multiple reviewers found tar stuck to skin, towels, and clothing that required baby oil or showers to remove.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · clear
Water
67°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.3 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
23 mph from the N
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:37 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:37 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California 93117
🅿 Parking 225 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Gaviota Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 225 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Gaviota Beach?
60 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Gaviota Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
