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Nestled amidst the picturesque Santa Ynez
and San Rafael Mountains in the Santa Ynez
Valley, Cachuma Lake lies approximately 12
miles east of Solvang. This pristine
paddling destination is situated within the
Los Padres National Forest, which lends to
its natural beauty.
Cachuma Lake offers outstanding
opportunities for long-distance paddling,
with kayaks and canoes now permitted on the
water. However, swimming, waterskiing,
paddleboarding, windsurfing, and other
direct contact with the lake are still
prohibited. Visitors can instead take a dip
in the on-site swimming pool.
There are some restrictions for canoes and
kayaks at Cachuma Lake. All vessels must
pass an inspection and be heat -pressure
washed, both inside and out, prior to
launch. The lake is accessible year-round,
with the exception of Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day.
Map of Lake Cachuma
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