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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

4.6(869 reviews)
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temp 63°F (17°C)
  • Streamflow 19 ft³/s
  • Gage height 4.42 ft

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SANTA YNEZ R A SOLVANG CA (7.7 mi away), as of Oct 29, 1:30 AM gauge-local time.

  • A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and other areas. — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 29 (median 0 ft³/s over 73 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 11128500, as of Oct 29, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

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It’s 63°F at Arroyo Hondo Vista Point now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Wheelchair 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.

What’s swimming here?

Fish recorded within 2 km: Kelp Bass, Painted Greenling, Giant Kelpfish and 90 more species.

93 fish species in 745 public records within 2 km of Arroyo Hondo Vista Point since 2000.

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Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (PISCO fish transects). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), Catalogue of Life). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Arroyo Hondo Vista Point?
Arroyo Hondo Vista Point is a river in Goleta, California.
What is the water temperature at Arroyo Hondo Vista Point?
As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Arroyo Hondo Vista Point in Goleta, California is 63°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 11128500, 7.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Arroyo Hondo Vista Point?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 29, 2026.
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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Location & Contact

15550 El Camino Real, Goleta, CA 93117

Goleta, California 93117

🌊 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
  • ›Wear life jackets when on the water
  • ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
  • ›Respect private property along riverbanks

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