Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
University of California, Santa Barbara
Enjoy the student 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 cycling 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 care-free afternoon at El Capitan State Beach during your travels in Goleta? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Sandpiper Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Goleta at Sandpiper Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Refugio State Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Refugio State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Goleta. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals
Our pick of the best 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 12 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Friendly staff, good breakfast and great amenities
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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The room was clean and a little outdated.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 15 May 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
The remodel looks excellent, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. I will stay there again.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
All the staff were helpful in every day. Particularly helpful was Jacob T. Saw him every day at tge front desk which doubles as the breakfast desk. He was professional and upbeat with every customer we saw him deal with and went out of his way assist. In explanations of authorizations place on their ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
My family liked that it was close to in n out. We liked that it was off the fwy. God breakfast. Staff was friendly and courteous. The rooms were big and clean. Recommend this hotel for families with kids.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 there might not be top attractions in Winchester, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club.
Ellwood
If you're spending some time in Ellwood, Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove are top sights worth seeing.
Gaviota
If you're spending some time in Gaviota, Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park are top sights worth seeing.
