Beach Hotels in Goleta

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Beach Hotels in Goleta

1. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
$178
$203 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
$170
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

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

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
$192
$220 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
  • Outdoor pool
$100
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

5. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
  • Outdoor pool
$203
$232 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
  • Outdoor pool
$257
$294 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

7. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
  • Outdoor pool
$247
$282 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

8. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
  • On private beach
  • Beach towels
  • 3 outdoor pools
$713
$902 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

9. Solei House

Solei House
San Roque
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
$114
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Solei House

10. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
$169
$200 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

11. The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Santa Barbara
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
$233
$266 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

12. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
  • Outdoor pool
$192
$223 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

13. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
  • Outdoor pool
$144
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Sandpiper Lodge

14. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
North State
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
$110
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

15. Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
San Roque
  • Outdoor pool
$109
$125 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Oasis Inn & Suites

16. Agave Inn

Agave Inn
East San Roque
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
$130
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Agave Inn

17. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
North State
  • Outdoor pool
$120
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Lemon Tree Inn

18. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
  • 2 outdoor pools
$173
$198 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

19. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Non-smoking
$121
$212 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

20. Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
North State
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
$113
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Rose Garden Inn
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Beach hotels with pools in Goleta

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
$192
$220 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
$100
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
$170
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
$178
$203 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
$203
$232 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
$247
$282 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
$257
$294 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
$713
$902 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Goleta

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
$192
$220 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
$178
$203 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
$170
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
$203
$232 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
$257
$294 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
$247
$282 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
$713
$902 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Top neighborhoods in Goleta

Isla Vista

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

Old Town

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

Gaviota

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

Ellwood

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

Fairview

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

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.
Photo by Peter Han

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 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 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 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 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 wooden pier extending into the ocean with a clear view of the sandy beach and the sea.
Photo by Cathleen Clark

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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About the destination

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 UC SB Events Center are worth a visit.