# Lost Your Motorcycle Key on the Gaviota Coast? El Capitan, Refugio or Gaviota: name the state beach or the nearest exit, and get the bike off the freeway shoulder. Source: https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/service-areas/santa-barbara-area/gaviota-coast/ Business: The Motorcycle Locksmith, mobile motorcycle locksmith. Phone and text: (805) 429-8452 (Ventura County and Santa Barbara side). West of Goleta, Highway 101 runs along an open coastal bluff with the railroad beside it, ranch land on the inland side and almost nothing built on either. This is the Gaviota Coast. The stretch from the edge of Goleta to the Highway 1 junction at Las Cruces, about 21 miles, is a state-designated scenic highway. At Gaviota the road turns inland through the pass, northbound traffic goes through the Gaviota Tunnel, and Highway 1 splits off toward Lompoc at Las Cruces. Riders use it as the way to the Central Coast and as a destination in itself, stopping at the three state parks strung along the highway. Those parks are where keys are lost, usually on the beach. We are a mobile locksmith for motorcycles and scooters only. Our base area is Santa Barbara and Goleta, and we take calls along this coast: keys cut when none is left, transponder programming, broken key extraction, ignition and lock repair, done at the bike. Carry photo ID and registration or title. ## The three state parks California State Parks lists all three with day-use parking, restrooms and drinking water, and a camp store run by a concessionaire. Each charges a vehicle day-use fee at the entrance. - El Capitan State Beach, about 17 miles west of Santa Barbara. Take Exit 117 and head toward the ocean. Day use is 8 in the morning to sunset. - Refugio State Beach, a few miles farther at Refugio Road, Exit 120, where palms line the beach and the campground. Day use is 8 in the morning to sunset. - Gaviota State Park, about 33 miles west of Santa Barbara, where the highway turns inland. It has a pier and a railroad trestle over the beach. Day use is 7 in the morning to sunset. ## After sunset the gates matter Day-use hours end at sunset. A bike with no key in a day-use lot at closing time needs a conversation with the ranger or the entrance kiosk before the light goes. Tell them what happened and ask where the bike can stay and how a service vehicle gets in. Then pass that on to us. Campers have fewer problems, since a registered campsite is a legitimate place for the bike to sit until morning. Parts of these parks close from time to time for storm repairs and construction. State Parks posts current restrictions on each park's page. ## Fuel, rest areas and wind Fill the tank in Goleta. The camp stores at the beaches are not gas stations, and there is no station on the highway between the west end of Goleta and Buellton, on the far side of Gaviota Pass. Do not plan around the Gaviota rest areas either. Caltrans has closed both the northbound and southbound rest areas for months at a time, most recently over the water supply they depend on. Check Caltrans before you count on them. Strong winds blow through the canyon at Gaviota, most often in late spring. If you leave a bike there on its side stand, park it nose to the wind and in gear. ## Fire and slide closures Highway 101 is the only through road on this coast, and when it closes there is no local detour. In October 2021 the Alisal Fire burned from the mountains to the ocean near Tajiguas and kept the highway closed for more than three days, and passenger trains stopped running as well. Winter storms bring mud and rock onto the canyon roads. Check Caltrans road information for Highway 101 before a ride and before asking us to come. ## Motorcycle key services near Gaviota Coast and Highway 101 Everything is done at the bike near Gaviota Coast and Highway 101: no tow and no waiting on a dealer order. Tell us the year, make and model and whether you have any key, and we will tell you what the job involves. - [Lost Motorcycle Key, No Spare](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/services/lost-motorcycle-key/): No key at all? We make a working key at the bike. - [Motorcycle Key Replacement](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/services/motorcycle-key-replacement/): New keys cut by code or from the lock, for all major makes. - [Transponder and Immobilizer Key Programming](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/services/motorcycle-key-programming/): Chip keys and fobs programmed to your immobilizer. - [Motorcycle Key Duplication and Spare Keys](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/services/motorcycle-key-duplication/): A spare now costs far less than a lost only-key later. - [Motorcycle Ignition Repair and Replacement](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/services/motorcycle-ignition-repair/): Sticking, worn or damaged ignitions repaired or replaced. - [Broken Motorcycle Key Extraction](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/services/broken-key-extraction/): Snapped key removed and a new one cut from the pieces. - [Gas Cap, Seat, Steering and Saddlebag Locks](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/services/motorcycle-lock-repair/): Gas cap, seat, steering, helmet and saddlebag locks. ## Where we come to you near Gaviota Coast and Highway 101 - **Common call-out spots:** El Capitan State Beach, Refugio State Beach, Gaviota State Park and pier, Gaviota Tunnel, Gaviota Pass, Tajiguas, Las Cruces and the Highway 1 junction, Haskell's Beach and Bacara at the edge of Goleta - **ZIP codes:** 93117 **Stuck near Gaviota Coast and Highway 101 without a key?** Call or text with your year, make, model and where the bike is parked. Call or text (805) 429-8452. ## Local notes for Gaviota Coast and Highway 101 riders - If the bike quit on the 101 itself, coast or push it to an exit if that can be done safely. A freeway shoulder with traffic at speed is no place to stand next to a motorcycle. - Give the exit name or number as well as the park. Exits are far apart on this coast, and the next chance to turn around can be miles on. - Check for your key at the park kiosk and the camp store. Lost property found on the beach is often handed in there. ## Riding roads near Gaviota Coast and Highway 101 - Highway 101: Four lanes along the bluff from Goleta to Gaviota, then inland through the pass. Fast traffic, crosswinds and long gaps between exits. - Refugio Road: Leaves the highway at Refugio State Beach and climbs a narrow canyon to Refugio Pass on the crest of the mountains. Storm damage has left it impassable for long periods, so check its status with the county first. - West Camino Cielo: The ridge route east from Refugio Pass. Long sections are dirt and it is not a road for street bikes. - Highway 1: Splits from the 101 at Las Cruces north of the tunnel and heads for Lompoc. - Calle Real at El Capitan: A short frontage road on the inland side of the freeway near the El Capitan exits. Say so if you are on it and not inside the state beach. ## Makes we cut and program keys for near Gaviota Coast and Highway 101 [Harley-Davidson](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/harley-davidson/), [Honda](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/honda/), [Yamaha](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/yamaha/), [Kawasaki](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/kawasaki/), [Suzuki](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/suzuki/), [Ducati](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/ducati/), [BMW](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/bmw/), [Triumph](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/triumph/), [KTM](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/ktm/), [Indian](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/indian/), [Aprilia](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/aprilia/), [Moto Guzzi](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/moto-guzzi/), [Husqvarna](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/husqvarna/), [Royal Enfield](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/royal-enfield/), [Can-Am](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/can-am/), [Victory](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/victory/), [Vespa and Piaggio](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/vespa-piaggio/), [Zero](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/zero/), [MV Agusta](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/mv-agusta/), [Benelli](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/benelli/), [Beta](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/beta/), [Buell](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/buell/), [CFMOTO](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/cfmoto/), [GASGAS](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/gasgas/), [Genuine Scooters](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/genuine-scooters/), [Hyosung](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/hyosung/), [KYMCO](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/kymco/), [LiveWire](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/livewire/), [SYM](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/makes/sym/) ## Gaviota Coast and Highway 101 motorcycle key FAQ ### I lost my key in the surf at Refugio. Do you come out that far? We take calls along the Gaviota Coast from our Santa Barbara and Goleta area. Call with the park and where in the day-use lot the bike is, and we will tell you whether we can come. Have photo ID and registration or title with you. ### The park closes at sunset and I am still waiting. Will my bike be locked in? Ask the ranger or kiosk staff before closing. They can tell you whether the day-use gate is locked overnight and what they want you to do with the bike. ### Is there cell service at the state beaches? Do not rely on it. Coverage along this coast is uneven and depends on your carrier. If you cannot call from the beach, try from the entrance kiosk area nearer the highway, or ask park staff. ### My bike is north of the tunnel toward Buellton. Is that still your area? That is beyond our normal area. Call anyway and say exactly where you are, and we will tell you plainly whether we can reach you. ## Helpful guides - [KTM RACE-ON Light Flashing: Blink Codes and Key Not Found](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/guides/ktm-race-on-light-flashing-blink-codes/): On a keyless KTM, the RACE-ON indicator lamp reports faults by flashing a set number of times after you press the RACE-ON button. - [Locked Your Keys Under the Motorcycle or Scooter Seat?](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/guides/locked-keys-under-motorcycle-or-scooter-seat/): Keys get locked under the seat because most seats latch shut with a push and need no key to close. - [Lost the Key to Your Motorcycle Disc Lock or Chain?](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/guides/lost-key-to-motorcycle-disc-lock-or-chain/): Start with the lock maker: most quality disc locks and chains come with a key number or code, and makers such as Kryptonite and Xena supply replacement keys against it. ## Nearby areas we also cover [Goleta](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/service-areas/santa-barbara-area/goleta/), [Isla Vista](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/service-areas/santa-barbara-area/isla-vista/), [UC Santa Barbara](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/service-areas/santa-barbara-area/ucsb/), [Old Town Goleta](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/service-areas/santa-barbara-area/old-town-goleta/), [San Marcos Pass and Highway 154](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/service-areas/santa-barbara-area/san-marcos-pass/), [All of Santa Barbara and Goleta](https://themotorcyclelocksmith.com/ventura-santa-barbara/service-areas/santa-barbara-area/)