Old Town, CA
Goleta
Popular places to visit

University of California, Santa Barbara
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.

Isla Vista Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Isla Vista Beach during your trip to Goleta? Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's sunsets.

Gaviota Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gaviota Beach during your trip to Goleta?

El Capitan State Beach
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.

Sandpiper Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Goleta at Sandpiper Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as biking. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Refugio State Beach
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.
Old Town Hotel Deals

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Very polite and accommodating. Our other hotel cancelled our reservation without notice and the Hilton took us in and even brought a bed up at midnight for my daughter. Can’t say enough nice things about the staff and hotel! Thank you Hilton and staff!
Reviewed on 2026/5/12

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Friendly staff, good breakfast and great amenities
Reviewed on 2026/5/13

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
The room was clean and a little outdated. However when asking staff for more blankets the front desk receptionist was on a personal phone call and made us wait till she hung up to help us. Then we were asked for more blankets the staff member said they only had one left. A few minutes before we watched ...
Reviewed on 2026/5/15

Hotel Santa Barbara
Very nicely remodeled & refurbished old hotel. Great location on State Street - lots of restaurants, bars, and interesting shops. Walking distance to wharf & some historical sites. Hotel could use some sheer shades on windows. Only choice was "no shades/windows totally uncovered," or black out shades ...
Reviewed on 2026/5/14

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
We stayed here and there was blood , eye liner , and hair on the sheets. As well the room smelled pretty bad like rotten eggs. Also there was no conditioner amongst other things. Not including the homeless people outside your balcony fighting and acting like zombies at 3:00 am. We reached out to ...
Reviewed on 2026/5/15

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Clean and modern room. Continental breakfast could have had additional items as limited but would recommend
Reviewed on 2026/5/15
Other neighborhoods around Old Town

Fairview
If you're spending some time in Fairview, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond are top sights worth seeing.

Isla Vista
You'll enjoy the beaches and live music in Isla Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at UC SB Events Center or Isla Vista Beach.

Winchester
While Winchester isn't home to many top sights, Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ellwood
While visiting Ellwood, you might make a stop by sights like Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove.

Gaviota
If you're spending some time in Gaviota, Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park are top sights worth seeing.
