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Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Santa Barbara, during your travels in Goleta. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the biking trails.
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at El Capitan State Beach during your travels in Goleta? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Refugio State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Goleta. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Just minutes from Santa Barbara, this coastal gem offers pristine beaches where you can spot migrating monarch butterflies at Ellwood Mesa. Explore the historic Stow House and Coronado Butterfly Preserve, or bike along scenic bluffs with University of California students enjoying their 'best-kept secret' surf spots.
Didn't see too much of it but it seemed like a nice little town. Considering how much hotels are going for in Santa Barbara proper, it was much better paying less and driving a little more to stay in Goleta.
Janice
10.0/10
Excellent
Our trip was in Santa Barbara but we stayed in Goleta for cheaper rates. From what we saw around Hollister Ave., Goleta looked like a nice area.
Alissa
10.0/10
Excellent
Goleta is the perfect area to stay in while visiting the UC Santa Barbara campus.
Dana
8.0/10
Good
Goleta has definitely changed from when I used to live in CA many years ago. More of a city feel now rather than a comfy, small town feel. Didn't really explore much, but enjoyed Goleta beach!
Ursula
8.0/10
Good
Goleta doesn't have much attraction. Need to drive 30 minutes or more to other surroundings big city for better entertainment.
Nami
10.0/10
Excellent
Lots of things to see and do. But we were there to sleep and then catch the plane home
"Newly revamped. The lobby is chic SoCal style and the rooms are super cozy. It felt like a boutique hotel in the center of SB at State street. Short walk to the beach. A+! "
"I want to go too crazy for one day on our way back from San Diego County to the Bay area. Everyone that work that was pretty nice. Nice pool and a great jacuzzi. I do appreciate that they have coffee and tea and the lobby 24/7. It's very unassuming but our room was quite nice. We had a one bedroom. It was all so a roll out bed which my daughter appreciated. The location is unbeatable."
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Goleta, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Goleta.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Goleta?
Where is the best hotel to stay close to El Capitan State Beach?
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 5-star hotel offers a winery and 3 outdoor pools. You'll find it 6 mi (9.6 km) from El Capitan State Beach. Other good choices in the area include Apr Whimbrel Ln and Hotel Corque.
What about the best place to stay close to Sandpiper Golf Club?
One of the top choices for your stay is Apr Whimbrel Ln, located next to Sandpiper Golf Club, and this guesthouse offers free WiFi. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, located just 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away, is another good choice for your stay.
What's the best accommodation to stay near the beach in Goleta?
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a top beachfront spa hotel featuring 3 pools, 3 restaurants, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Enjoy a facial, body scrub, or hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. In-room massages are also available. See all spa hotels in Goleta.
What's the best hotel for staying near Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Families will find kid-friendly activities in Goleta, and visitors give high marks for the beaches and top-notch restaurants. This city also attracts tourists with its sporting events, shopping, and cafes. In Goleta, there are 53 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Goleta.
To explore the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Goleta Station or UC Santa Barbara Station. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Goleta for your journey.
What's the seasonal weather like in Goleta?
The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Goleta is 15 inches.
