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Beach to Backcountry Trail

Trail on Pacific Ocean in Gaviota State Park near Gaviota, CA

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Length

1¾mi

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Dirt

This trail is your access to the ever popular Gaviota Wind Caves. It’s a short walk with a steep start to get to the first cave. Please be careful as you explore the caves and be courteous by removing any trash or refuse. The caves are protected by law so defacing them in any way is a crime. Please be respectful.

Few people venture beyond the wind caves to explore the back country that makes up the vast majority of Gaviota State Park. This native oak woodland offers stunning views along the trail system if you’re willing to hike beyond the caves to the Overlook Fire Road Trail and explore the numerous trails on the Las Cruces side.

Make sure that you bring plenty of water, especially during the summer months, as the inland trails can be much warmer than the coast. However, you’re likely to find that the effort is well worth the reward in scenic views and an entirely different natural environment from the coast.