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Your Goleta Holiday
Say farewell to planning hassles and hello to a Goleta holiday package. With everything organised before you leave, you can focus on discovering every inch of this city, starting with Waterfront, which is great for watersports, coastal beaches and cycling. Ready to explore? University of California, Santa Barbara, Upper State Street and Goleta Beach are three of the best places to visit during a trip to Goleta. Whoever you're taking a break with and whatever you want to spend, your ultimate Goleta holiday is just clicks away with Expedia.
Goleta Holiday
Goleta Beach Holiday
There's nothing more enjoyable than a Goleta holiday. Whether you're indulging in fancy cocktails at a local bar or reading your favourite magazine along the water's edge, your trip to Goleta is an ideal time to live out your beachy fantasies. Many travellers choose to stay near El Capitan State Beach, situated just 18 kilometres from downtown. However, you'll also discover an excellent range of Goleta holiday deals close to Refugio State Beach and Gaviota Beach, two other well-liked nearby options.
Things You Should Know About Goleta
- Fall asleep to the gentle sound of the surf in one of our Goleta beach hotels. Nothing beats staying within a stroll of the water.
- Whatever your budget or tastes, you'll find a nice place to stay for your holiday in Goleta. Why not take a look at some private holiday homes, like Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta and Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara/Goleta? They're a hit with travellers of all sorts.
- Goleta is home to about 30,900 people and has lots to keep the whole gang busy. Want to start planning some fun activities? Check out our Goleta things to do page.
- Don't head home without visiting El Capitan State Beach, El Capitan State Beach and El Capitan State Beach. With all the money you save through our Goleta holiday deals, you can see more great attractions like these.
Goleta Essential Information
Language | English |
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Currency | U.S dollars |
Closest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) |
Population | 30,900 |
Max Temp Winter | 18ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 27ºC |
Top Sights | Santa Barbara Zoo, Butterfly Beach and Goleta Beach |
Our pick of the best Goleta Hotel Deals

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
What to do in Goleta
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Lodging
- Campanil Hotels
- Hotels near Cold Spring Tavern
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara
- Downtown Santa Barbara Hotels
- Hotels near Earl Warren Showgrounds
- Hotels near Goleta Beach
- B&B in Hope Ranch
- Condo Rentals in Hope Ranch
- Hope Ranch Hotels
- Holiday Homes in Isla Vista
- Isla Vista Hotels
- Hotels near La Cumbre Plaza
- Mission Canyon Hotels
- Beach Hotels in Oak Park
- Scuba Diving Hotels in Oak Park
- Luxury Hotels in Samarkand
- B&B in Santa Barbara
- Cabin Rentals in Santa Barbara
- Caravan Parks in Santa Barbara
- Cottages in Santa Barbara
- Hotels near Santa Barbara Golf Club
- Boutique Hotels in Santa Barbara
- Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Santa Barbara
- Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara
- Romantic Hotels in Santa Barbara
- Vagabond Inn Hotels in Santa Barbara
- Winery Hotels in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Hotels
- Motels in Santa Barbara
- Serviced Apartments in Santa Barbara
- Villas in Santa Barbara
- Hotels near University of California
- Cheap Hotels in Upper East
- Hotels near Upper State Street
Flights
- Flights to Isla Vista
- Flights to Santa Barbara Municipal
- Flights to Santa Barbara
- Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal
- Flights from Accra (ACC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Bemidji (BJI) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Washington (DCA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Dallas (DFW) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Guatemala City (GUA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from New York (NYC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Palo Alto (PAO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Perth (PER) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Punta Gorda (PND) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Rabat (RBA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Seattle (SEA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from London (YXU) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
Packages
- Buellton Holidays
- Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Carpinteria Holidays
- Earl Warren Showgrounds
- Emma Wood State Beach
- Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
- Gainey Vineyard
- Lake Cachuma
- Leadbetter Beach
- Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana
- Montecito Village Shopping Center
- Montecito Holidays
- Ojai Holidays
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
- Rincon Beach Park
- Riviera Holidays
- San Buenaventura Mission
- Santa Barbara Bowl
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Santa Barbara Holidays
- Santa Cruz Island Holidays
- Solvang Holidays
- Stearns Wharf
- Summerland Beach
- Ventura Harbor
- Ventura Pier
- Ventura Holidays
- Westmont College