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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/13/2021
Gaviota Beach lies inside the Gaviota State Park and Campground area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/13/2021
A large parking area beneath an active railroad trestle serves visitors to the beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/13/2021
Proceed through the trestle to get to the water.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/13/2021
A seasonal market operates in the day use area, near a patio with picnic tables, grills, and bathrooms.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/13/2021
Interpretive signs placed around the day use area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/13/2021
Gaviota Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/13/2021
Tables on the beach, along with a fishing pier and boat lift (as of 2021, the pier is closed due to damage)
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/13/2021
The fishing pier with boat hoist accessible to vehicles in Gaviota State Park Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/13/2021
Views of the beach from the adjacent bluffs.