Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
If you'd like to get a taste of Goleta student life, check out University of California, Santa Barbara, located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Goleta. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to El Capitan State Beach, located 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from central Goleta. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at 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.
You can take time to visit Gaviota State Park during your travels to Goleta. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Soak up the California sun at Goleta Beach Park, where you can surf, fish, or picnic with ocean views. Explore the monarch butterfly groves at Ellwood Mesa, then sample local wines at tasting rooms dotting the nearby Santa Ynez Valley.
UC Santa Barbara is close by, and the bike path goes right through the beautiful campus, then out to the coast. You could ride there from the Leta, but we drove to Goleta Beach Park and got the bike trail from there.
Georgianna
10.0/10
Excellent
Well nobody wants to visit Goleta - but if you need to visit your kid at UCSB it's a great place to stay. A bit expensive for a semi-rural location but it's well appointed.
Tim
10.0/10
Excellent
Goleta is quiet, at least when UCSB is not in session. There are many great food options.
Anonymous traveler
8.0/10
Good
Really explored this town and was pleasantly surprised. Like the small town feel.
Leena
8.0/10
Good
Nothing open in the morning until 8:00. We were there for business and had to leave early, it made it very difficult to start your day when there was nothing open until 8:00
Renesse
10.0/10
Excellent
The Calle Real corridor has improved having lived in Santa Barbara before. All traveler conveniences are available.
"Old-school elevator takes a long time to arrive; not ideal if in a hurry, which means carrying luggage up or down flights of stairs.
Check-out process was long and tedious because of a discrepancy in the price showing up in the hotel's system; the manager worked to honor the price shown on the invoice I received at the time of booking which was lower than what I was being charged at the time of check-out."
"Beautiful grounds and was small enough that you wouldn’t get lost. Was quiet, clean, friendly staff. Breakfast buffet had a variety and plenty of places to sit. The pool area was clean and towels provided. The room itself was very comfortable and the temp could be adjusted easily. The hotel is very convenient to all the restaurants, shopping and sightseeing and the mountain Vista in the distance, just add to the serene surroundings, along with a lovely lily, pond and benches around it to sit and have a calm moment and watch the ducks. They also had a Little kiosk you could buy toiletries and other items you may need as well as snacks and beverages, and all day coffee is provided there too. "
"Great quite area yet close enough to drive to the beach, good size rooms, pool & restaurant and bar inside. Good parking, thanks to all the friendly staff. "
If you're looking for the flexibility to change your plans to Goleta, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Goleta if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 28 vacation homes. You also might want to book one of 5 condos for your trip.
What will the weather in Goleta be like during my visit?
August and September are typically the warmest months in Goleta when the average temp is 71°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 56°F. December and January are the months with the most rain.
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Find out more about Goleta
Find out more about Goleta
There's a lot visitors like about Goleta, especially its beaches and restaurants. You'll find plenty of cafes and bars. Families visiting Goleta can spend quality time at Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Devereaux Slough. You might find that sights like Goleta Beach and Isla Vista Beach are worth a visit.
