Gaviota Travel Guide
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Visit Gaviota
Stay near popular Gaviota attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Top hotels in Gaviota

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
"Amazing"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Wine Valley Inn
"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. It was a last minute stop and we had our dogs with us. The hotel was so clean and everyone was friendly and very helpful. We felt very comfortable here and our dogs also enjoyed their stay. I would totally stay here again!!"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Chumash Casino Resort
"It was our first time at Chumash but every staff member was friendly and helpful. The hotel is super convenient and less than a 10 minute drive to Solvang and Los Olivos"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Sideways Inn
"We chose Sideways Inn because it was better priced and had more amenities than a stay directly in Solvang. It’s only 5 min away too! I like that they have a bar/lounge area with a firepit outside area. It’s one of the few places thats open late too. We stayed in the second floor which we loved because ..."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Pea Soup Andersen's Inn

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Where to stay in Gaviota

Isla Vista
You'll enjoy the beaches and live music in Isla Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at UC SB Events Center or Isla Vista Beach.
Old Town
When in Old Town, you can plan a visit to Rancho La Patera and Stow House and UC SB Events Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ellwood
If you're spending some time in Ellwood, Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove are top sights worth seeing.
Fairview
If you're spending some time in Fairview, Rancho La Patera and Stow House and Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Winchester
While there might not be top attractions in Winchester, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club.


