Red Rock
Santa Barbara County, California
| Address: | Gibraltar Trail, California, USA |
| GPS: |
34°32'26.4"N 119°42'18.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Hike and Swim
This swimming hole is nestled between tall, beautiful red and white rocks along the Santa Ynez River. It is a bit of a hike to get out to the swimming hole, as there are several river crossings along the way. There is a road that can take visitors pretty close to the swimming hole, but they will still need to hike in, and the road has been closed from storm damage in the past. On weekdays the swimming hole won't be too crowded, but on the weekends it is a popular destination to visit.
Around the water there are some nice rocks to sit on and enjoy a picnic while watching people swim. There are tall rocks to jump from, though people can get a little carried away with tricks, so be careful.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Santa Barbara County, California
- Head northeast on E De La Guerra St toward Presidio Ave (482 ft)
- Turn left onto Santa Barbara St (1.4 mi)
- Turn right onto E Los Olivos St (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Mountain Dr (1.3 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Mountain Dr (0.2 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Mountain Dr (79 ft)
- Slight left onto Gibraltar Rd (7.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Rte 5N25/Gibraltar Rd (6.0 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rte 5N18 (3.3 mi)
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