Tom Modugno: The Birth of Haskells Pier

Tom Modugno: The Birth of Haskells Pier

Haskells pier. A definitive marker for the end of the developed coastline and the beginning of the naturally beautiful Gaviota Coast. If you grew up in Goleta, this pier has been in the background of lots of beach day photos and in the foreground of many beautiful sunset shots. But it’s more than just a pretty prop. This pier has a lot of history, and the story of its creation is pretty interesting. In the early days of Goleta, Haskells Beach wa…