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Gaviota Rest Area (northbound US-101)
Rest area · Goleta · Santa Barbara County · California
Are dogs allowed at Gaviota Rest Area (northbound US-101)?
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
129.6 On US-101 at mile 129.6, at the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.
183.8 On Highway 1 at mile 183.8, at US-101. See every dog stop on Highway 1.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
| Designated pet area | Yes | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Accessible facilities | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
Location
Access: At S. end of Gaviota Tunnel
Goleta, 93117 · Santa Barbara County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by Caltrans.
Sources
- Safety Roadside Rest Areas: Gaviota Safety Roadside Rest Area - Nb (caltrans-gis.dot.ca.gov), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Government agency, checked October 28, 2026.
Gaviota Safety Roadside Rest Area - Nb | Route 101 | Pet Area: Yes
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Cite this record
Gaviota Rest Area (northbound US-101) (Goleta, CA): Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. Source: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), checked 2026-10-28. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/gaviota-rest-area-us-101-northbound/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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