2021 Map of Sacate

About this map

The Santa Ynez Mountains dominate this coastal corridor of Santa Barbara County, where steep canyons descend toward the Pacific Ocean. This landscape is defined by its series of seasonal drainages, or cañadas, which have historically dictated the placement of travel routes and small coastal settlements. Notable stops along the shore and rail line include San Augustine, Sacate, and Drake. The narrow bench between the mountains and the sea is threaded by Hollister Ranch Rd and the Rancho Real, providing access across rugged terrain broken by Cañada de Santa Anita and Cañada del Pescado. These drainage systems, such as Arroyo San Agustin and Cañada del Agua Caliente, represent the essential water sources that supported early ranching and maritime activities in this isolated stretch of the Gaviota Coast.