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A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, hanging plants, and a rustic brick wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall palm trees and a building in the background.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, hanging plants, and a bar area.

1. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairview

$200

$229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.

A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.

A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.

2. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

$215

$245 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

3. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview

$186

$213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a table with two chairs.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a welcome sign, and a number 6 sign.

4. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview

$100

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bar seating, and a chalkboard menu.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

$239

$273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.

6. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood

$247

$282 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A building with a central archway, potted plants, and a tiled roof.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and hanging pendant lights.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

$284

$325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.

A balcony with a view of the ocean at sunset, featuring a table with a candle, a chair, and a potted plant.

A coastal property with a pathway leading to a white building with a bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the sea.

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.

8. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Ellwood

$769

$966 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a stone wall backdrop.

A two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a stone wall with antlers.

A two-story house with a stone foundation, a balcony, and a picnic table in the front yard.

9. Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

Goleta

$890

$1,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

10. Sandpiper Lodge

North State

$112

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A VAGABOND INN sign, a building with a balcony, and palm trees.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a fenced pool, and a building with a balcony in the background.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack with towels.

A reception desk with a VAGABOND INN sign, a clock, and framed pictures on the wall.

11. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

North State

$102

$125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

$192

$223 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a pool.

A room with two striped chairs, a small round table, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, TV, and a wardrobe.

A building with a distinctive wavy facade, a decorative archway, and vibrant pink flowers in the foreground.

13. Oasis Inn & Suites

San Roque

$109

$125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a street with palm trees and parked cars.

A compact kitchen area with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a small kitchenette, and a dining area.

14. Solei House

San Roque

$111

$130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a television, and a plant.

A cozy living room with a round coffee table, wooden chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and potted plants.

15. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

$195

$229 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, modern interior space with geometric ceiling design and large letters spelling "agov" on the wall.

A building with a yellow door, a staircase with a yellow railing, and two white chairs with a blue table.

A hotel room with two beds, a red sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A room with a white ceiling, a central light fixture, and a wall-mounted clock.

16. Agave Inn

East San Roque

$140

$160 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee machine, and a shower area.

A reception area with a counter, a clock, a security camera, a window with a view, and a wall with a framed picture.

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a black refrigerator, grey cabinets, a window with blinds, and a tiled backsplash.

A compact kitchen with grey cabinets, a white stove, a microwave, a sink, and a window with blinds.

17. Town and Country Inn

North State

$89

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.

18. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State

$178

$203 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.

A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background.

A dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a view of tropical greenery.

A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.

19. Lemon Tree Inn

North State

$121

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink. There are shelves above holding glasses, plates, and a framed picture.

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

20. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna

$139

$233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

$239

$273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

$215

$245 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood

$247

$282 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

$284

$325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairview

$200

$229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview

$100

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Ellwood

$769

$966 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Top neighborhoods in Goleta

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks.

Isla Vista

The Isla Vista neighborhood offers attractions such as Isla Vista Beach and UC SB Events Center.

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A coastal cityscape with Mediterranean architecture, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Old Town

Goleta's Old Town neighborhood offers attractions including Lost Valley Trail.

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A railway track running alongside a beach with mountains in the background.

A view through a cave opening, revealing a valley with sparse vegetation and a distant bridge over a body of water.

A rocky coastline with a sandy beach, waves, and a pier extending into the ocean.

A sunset over a coastal landscape with railway tracks leading towards the sea.

A beach with a sunset, palm trees, and a rocky shoreline.

Gaviota

Goleta's Gaviota neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park.

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Ellwood

Goleta's Ellwood neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove.

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A historic building with a bell tower, arches, and a fountain.

Fairview

The Fairview neighborhood offers attractions such as Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond.

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Top landmarks in Goleta

A coastal cityscape with buildings, a beach, and a clear blue sky.

University of California, Santa Barbara

9.0/10 (1,433 reviews)

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 full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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A beach with a wooden bench, a tree, and a pier in the background.

Goleta Beach

9.0/10 (853 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Goleta Beach, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Goleta. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Isla Vista Beach, Campus Beach, and Devereux Beach.

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A rocky beach with large boulders, waves crashing onto the shore, and distant hills under a clear sky.

El Capitan State Beach

8.8/10 (372 reviews)

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.

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A golf course with a lake, trees, and the ocean in the background.

Sandpiper Golf Club

8.6/10 (70 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Sandpiper Golf Club, located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from central Goleta. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Sandpiper Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Glen Annie Golf Club is also nearby.

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A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a sandy beach, and a tall tree with green foliage.

Isla Vista Beach

9.4/10 (34 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Isla Vista Beach, located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from central Goleta. Catch the sunset by the shore at Campus Beach, just a short walk away.

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A beach with calm waters, a clear sky, and birds on the sand.

Refugio State Beach

9.0/10 (40 reviews)

If being by the water is a major draw, Refugio State Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from central Goleta. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at El Capitan State Beach.

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A wooden pier extending into the ocean with a clear view of the sandy beach and the sea.

Gaviota Beach

9.6/10 (17 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Gaviota Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 22.9 mi (36.8 km) from central Goleta. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Refugio State Beach.

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UC SB Events Center

8.8/10 (33 reviews)

Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at UC SB Events Center, a stadium in Isla Vista.

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Learn more about Goleta

Forget the usual beach town clichés – Goleta delivers coastal California without the crowds. At Goleta Beach Park, locals fish from the pier while students relax on golden sand. The monarch butterfly groves at Ellwood Mesa transform eucalyptus trees into living tapestries when thousands gather. University energy flows from UC Santa Barbara into Isla Vista's buzzing streets. Zodo's offers bowling with craft beers – a California twist. Nature lovers will appreciate El Capitan State Beach's dramatic cliffs and tide pools. For a perfect afternoon, grab local tacos and head to Refugio State Beach, where dolphins often appear. The Santa Ynez Valley wine country awaits just over the hills.

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A coastal landscape with a cliffside path leading to the beach, a sunset in the background, and a distant tree line.

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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

8/10 Good

"Very good service rooms are clean"

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Bien todo"

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"This is a renovated Holiday Inn, and while the courtyard and pool are wonderful, given the room rates, I expect more luxury in my room from a Hilton property. The bathroom has the original tub and a tile surround with rather dingy grout, in some spots it was quite black. Also, the safety grab bar is at the wrong end of the step in tub so you're stepping in right under the shower head. The bed was very comfortable and the linens and pillows were very nice. The AC unit was very noisy and clearly old. There is no elevator to the second floor, which I was told before they gave me a room. On Saturday the brunch buffet was relocated to a small, unpleasant bar area with no windows because there was a seminar event taking place that took up the entire lobby and closed the bar and restaurant to guests. Trying to get a cup of coffee at the lobby coffee station took a half hour because the seminar people had drained the pot and there seemed to be some issue with getting a fresh pot. Guests were definitely not put first. This event seemed to still be going on that evening and it was rather annoying to not have access to the restaurant or bar. The staff was friendly and did their best to be accommodating under circumstances where their guests were being inconvenience. The location is within walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Overall it is ok but definitely a bit of a disappointment."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8/10 Good

"Good time all went well. Will stay again"

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"The property is very lovely but room is old & needs to be updated. The restaurant food is great & service excellent."

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Close to the beach and bars/restaurants."

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing Spacial Place"

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious rooms!"

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Parking is highly constrained; when I came in very late only to find no available parking spaces, I had to go to the office for assistance (the attendant was behind the desk very quickly after I entered the office) in order to be directed to spaces available at the bowling alley next door. The motel is very conveniently located near grocery stores, drug stores, various restaurants, and other retail establishments. The TV channel selections was modest and the channel selection process was awkward. A single channel guide with scrolling through 48 channels or so, no premium channel availability."

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers like in Goleta?

Guests like The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Best Western Plus South Coast Inn.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Goleta?

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 31 vacation homes. You can also book one of the 10 cabins for your stay.

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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Where to stay in Goleta?

1. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

3. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

4. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

5. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

6. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

8. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

9. Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

10. Sandpiper Lodge

11. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

12. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

13. Oasis Inn & Suites

14. Solei House

15. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

16. Agave Inn

17. Town and Country Inn

18. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

19. Lemon Tree Inn

20. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

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