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Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Jeff Phillips surveys along Arroyo Quemada Beach in Goleta, California to assess damage in the early days of the Refugio oil spill. Photo by USFWS. (18748816712) by Pacific Southwest Region USFWS from Sacramento, US (Public domain) License

Arroyo Hondo Vista Point

River · Goleta, California

Great conditions todayWheelchair accessible parking lot
Editor's Notes
This southbound turnout off US 101 on Santa Barbara County's Gaviota Coast looks out over the Pacific and carries interpretive displays on the coast's history. Beside it stands the 1918 Arroyo Hondo Bridge, a concrete arch US 101 used until 1984.

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Weather at Arroyo Hondo Vista Point

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5%
Humidity
46%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.9
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Arroyo Hondo Vista Point?
Arroyo Hondo Vista Point is a river in Goleta, California.
Can you swim at Arroyo Hondo Vista Point?
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How is Arroyo Hondo Vista Point rated?
Arroyo Hondo Vista Point in Goleta, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 869 reviews.

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15550 El Camino Real, Goleta, CA 93117

Goleta, California 93117

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