Land Trust Launches $16 Million Campaign to Preserve Naples Property on Gaviota Coast
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is working to acquire and permanently preserve the 1,000-acre Naples property, located on the Gaviota Coast just west of Goleta. With a purchase agreement in place, the organization is launching a $16 million…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 8, 2026 — The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County has initiated efforts to acquire and ensure the permanent preservation of the 1,000-acre Naples property. The parcel is situated on the Gaviota Coast, located just west of Goleta.
With a purchase agreement already established for the Naples property, the organization is now undertaking a significant fundraising initiative. The campaign aims to raise $16 million, with the explicit goal of securing the land and preventing future development.
The Naples property’s location on the Gaviota Coast makes its preservation a key objective for conservation efforts in the region. The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County’s work focuses on acquiring land with the intention of protecting its natural state and ecological value for the long term.
Further details regarding the timeline for the fundraising campaign or specific land use plans post-acquisition were not provided.
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