• Medicinal Herbs of the Gaviota Coast – Herb Walk at Gaviota Hot Springs

    Gaviota Hot Springs Trailhead Gaviota Park Boundary, Goleta, California

    Join local herbalist Emily Sanders on a morning herb walk at the Gaviota Hot Springs to learn native medicinal plants of the Gaviota Coast. During this morning walk, you will learn about the folk, medicinal, and culinary uses of herbs, […]

    $30 – $50
  • Geology Hike

    Arroyo Hondo Preserve CA 1, Goleta, California

    Susie Bartz will lead this hike. Arroyo Hondo has limited days and hours and requires a registered group space which we have for this date. Participants will be accepted on a first come-first serve email response. We still need to […]

    $10
  • Low Tide Beach Hike at Naples

    Steve Forsell will take us onto the private working ranch where we will legally climb over/under a gate to the cow pasture. The path to the beach can be challenging with a slippery shale slope. We bring a rope to […]

  • The Conservancies Classic

    Carpenteria Beach 100 Ash Avenue, Carpenteria, California, United States

    Fish with friends - win awards! The drawing winner gets a BRAND NEW KAYAK!! All proceeds go to the Gaviota Coast Conservancy! Please follow all current COVID-19 Guidelines

  • PADDLE for PARADISE

    Refugio State Beach 10 Refugio Beach Road, Goleta, California, United States

    Experience a special part of the undeveloped Gaviota Coast from the vantage point of an aquatic creature. Let Santa Barbara Adventure Company meet you at the water’s edge with their necessary kayaks and gear. Their seasoned guides will take care […]

    $99 – $122
  • New Year’s Day Hike 2022

    The year 2022 starts with an unusually low tide of -1.8 at 3:00 pm on January 1. This is a great opportunity to head to your favorite Gaviota beach and witness the splendor of the amazing places we seek to […]

  • February 12 Hike at Naples/Santa Barbara Ranch

    Days are getting longer and the grass is getting greener. Let’s get out onto the Gaviota Coast. WHAT:    This guided hike is on a private ranch with a recent history of approved plans for development.  We will meet at […]

  • April 23 – Medicinal Herb Walks – Elwood Bluffs & Butterfly Preserve

    20-50

    April 23rd Medicinal Herb Walk at Elwood Bluffs and Butterfly Preserve WHAT:    Join local herbalist Emily Sanders to learn about the medicinal and edible weeds of Santa Barbara, move your body, breathe, and reconnect with nature. Come explore the […]

    $20 – $50
  • Santa Ynez Chumash Earth Day 2022

    Come visit us at our Gaviota Coast Conservancy table during this Chumash Earth Day celebration and see what we're up to. Enter our raffle for a chance to win a ticket for our October 23 Coastal Cruise! When: May 21, […]