2012 Map of Gaviota

About this map

The Gaviota Pass cuts through the coastal mountains of Santa Barbara County, providing a critical transit corridor between the interior and the Pacific Ocean. This coastal landscape is defined by a series of north-south canyons, or cañadas, that drain into the sea, including Cañada del Cementerio, Cañada San Onofre, and Arroyo Hondo. Along the immediate shoreline, human activity centers on the Gaviota Pier and the adjacent Gaviota Beach, where transportation infrastructure like the historic Calle Real and Hollister Ranch Rd navigate the narrow shelf between the hills and the surf. Small named locations such as Port Orford and Lento mark specific points of interest along the rail and road network, while the towering Gaviota Peak overlooks the entire maritime and terrestrial interface.