Gaviota State Park features a boat hoist facility on a 570-foot public pier extending from a small sandy beach, providing access to the Gaviota Coast for recreational boating.

The hoist requires operator certification through a training program and vessel inspection to ensure safety and proper equipment standards.

Day-use facilities include parking, restrooms, a seasonal general store with bait and tackle, fish-cleaning facilities, and nearby camping options within the 2,800-acre state park.