Tag Archives: Caves

Lizard’s Mouth, Santa Ynez Mountains

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Looking up at the sandstone formation known as “Lizard’s Mouth.” The bottom underside of the Lizard’s Mouth formation beneath the mouth shown in the previous photo. Looking eastward toward Santa Barbara. Looking over Old Town Goleta, Goleta Beach and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Bouldering, Caves, Lizard's Mouth, Outcrop, Rock Climbing, Rocks, Sandstone | 1 Comment

Gaviota Wind Caves

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jack Elliott

The three red arrows note the location of the caves shown below. The person seen here is sitting in the cave noted by the red arrow on the upper right of the previous photo. It is actually a hole through … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Caves, Gaviota, Hiking, Rocks, Sandstone, wind | 1 Comment

Devil’s Playground, Santa Ynez Mountains

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The tunnel-like passage here wraps around to the left and is passable from one end to the other. The Devil’s Playground sandstone formation as seen from Goleta. It is the large rocky patch toward the top of the mountain.

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Caves, Devil's Playground, Hiking, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Rocks, Santa Ynez Mountains | 9 Comments

Rocky Peak Park, Santa Susana Mountains

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The bedrock plated, boulder strewn hills of Rocky Peak northeast of Simi Valley are made of the Chatsworth Formation, a 6000 foot thick sandstone deposit formed at the bottom of the ocean at the time of the dinosaurs. The sand … Continue reading →