Arroyo Hondo Preserve – Nature Hike
About this activity
The Preserve is in a magnificent canyon located on the Gaviota Coast. Free nature hikes with knowledgeable docents are held on the month's first and third full weekend, weather permitting—reservations are FREE and required.
Free docent-led nature hikes are offered at 10:00 am on Saturdays of open weekends. Visitors can also hike on their own on these days. Hikes are free of charge; however, donations to help support Arroyo Hondo Preserve and the work of the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County are gratefully accepted. Everyone is welcome to visit the Preserve to hike, picnic, paint, volunteer, or research, but advance reservations are required.
Online reservations can be made here: https://www.sblandtrust.org/arroyo-hondo-preserve-reservations/
Due to the sensitivity of the resources in the canyon, dogs, mountain bikes, horses, hunting, fishing, and campfires are not allowed.
Directions to the Preserve
Traveling northbound on the U.S. Highway 101: The Preserve is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Santa Barbara. Approximately 4 miles past Refugio State Beach, you will see a blue “Rest Area in 7 miles” sign followed closely by a yellow warning sign about falling rocks. The entrance to Arroyo Hondo is in 1/2 mile and will be visible on the right at the bottom of the hill. Make a right-hand turn into the driveway. Come down the driveway, cross the bridge on the right and park near the barn.
Additional Information
- Region
- Gaviota Coast
- Activity Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- Varies
- Aesthetics
- Canyons and Creeks, Historic Sites, Chaparral, View Sheds
- Reservations
- Required
- Restrictions
- Dogs not allowed, Limited to 15 people, Canceled if raining
- Release Form
- Required
- Logo
- Cost
- Donation Suggested
- Amenities
- Interpretive Signs, Parking
Sponsor
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
Getting There
15550 El Camino Real, Goleta, CA 9311715550 El Camino Real, Goleta, CA 93117
United States