Nojoqui Falls
Solvang, CA
A seasonal waterfall over a mossy cliff in a county park south of Solvang. The shaded path is short, though its upper part has been closed at times after rockfall; the flow is best after winter rains and can dry up by late summer.
Nojoqui Falls County Park lies about 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Solvang on Alisal Road. The waterfall drops roughly 100 feet (about 30 m) over a sandstone wall; older sources give up to 164 feet (50 m). The short trail to the falls is about a quarter mile (400 m) long and runs through shady woodland. How much water flows depends on the rain.
The best time is after heavy winter rains; in dry months less water flows. The final stretch before the falls was closed after landslides in December 2014; ask the county parks department before you go whether it has reopened (status uncertain, as of the sources found). You reach the park via Alisal Road, which starts in Solvang, or from Buellton. The park is open during the day.
- Nearest town
- Solvang, CA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 34.5337, -120.1750
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Gaviota CampgroundCampsite5 mi from Nojoqui FallsTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
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- Figueroa CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Nojoqui Falls · 33 pitches
- Davy Brown CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Nojoqui Falls · 13 pitches
- Nira CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Nojoqui Falls
- Upper Oso CampgroundCampsite23 mi from Nojoqui Falls · 10 pitchesDrinking water
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Nojoqui Falls?
Nojoqui Falls is in Solvang, CA, at GPS 34.5337, -120.1750. It is about 28 mi from Santa Barbara.
Can you camp near Nojoqui Falls?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Gaviota Campground, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 34 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Nojoqui Falls?
Nojoqui Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Santa Ynez Valley: missions, wine and dunes.
What is there to see near Nojoqui Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mission Santa Inés (5 mi), La Purísima Mission State Historic Park (17 mi), Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park (22 mi) and Oceano Dunes (46 mi).
When is the best time to visit Nojoqui Falls?
The most pleasant months are usually March–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)