Called the “Jewel of the Gaviota Coast,” the 782-acre Arroyo Hondo Preserve is a magnificent canyon located west of Santa Barbara between Refugio State Beach and Gaviota State Park. The old ranch is rich in early California history and has…

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This event is SOLD OUT! Join us at the 783-acre Arroyo Hondo Preserve for an Herb Walk with Lanny Kaufer. Walk starts at 10:30 am so please arrive no later than 10:15 am to check-in and get situated. Free to…

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This rescheduled event is SOLD OUT! Back by popular demand! Did you know there are over 14,000 varieties of mushrooms and over 3,000 in North America alone? Search the shady woodlands of the 782-acre Arroyo Hondo Preserve for all manner…

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Called the “Jewel of the Gaviota Coast,” the 782-acre Arroyo Hondo Preserve is a magnificent canyon located west of Santa Barbara between Refugio State Beach and Gaviota State Park. The old ranch is rich in early California history and has…

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Bring family and friends and help maintain and restore the beauty of Arroyo Hondo Preserve! We rely on the generous dedication of our Arroyo Hondo Preserve Volunteers to help keep our preserves open to the public and the ecosystems healthy.…

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Called the “Jewel of the Gaviota Coast,” the 782-acre Arroyo Hondo Preserve is a magnificent canyon located west of Santa Barbara between Refugio State Beach and Gaviota State Park. The old ranch is rich in early California history and has…

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Called the “Jewel of the Gaviota Coast,” the 782-acre Arroyo Hondo Preserve is a magnificent canyon located west of Santa Barbara between Refugio State Beach and Gaviota State Park. The old ranch is rich in early California history and has…

Find out more »

Bring family and friends and help maintain and restore the beauty of Arroyo Hondo Preserve! We rely on the generous dedication of our Arroyo Hondo Preserve Volunteers to help keep our preserves open to the public and the ecosystems healthy.…

Find out more »