Feel the breeze in your hair, the water washing over your feet and the salt in the air at Goleta Beach. Hang around and watch the sun set to top off an amazing day out.

This stretch of coastline doesn't cost a thing to visit, which is terrific news if you're traveling on a budget. Goleta Beach is located in Santa Barbara. Once you've seen this place, Upper State Street, Santa Barbara Orchid Estate and Sandpiper Golf Club are close by and also worth exploring.

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The Sofia Hotel

Downtown San Diego

per person

Jul 4 - Jul 8

Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,303 reviews)

Hotel was clean. Beds are very hard. Felt like sleeping on a board. Staff was very accommodating and friendly

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Sunshine Motel

per person

Jun 3 - Jun 9

Roundtrip flight included

Seattle (SEA) to Ontario (ONT)

7/10 Good! (11 reviews)

Thankfully, the bedsheets were clean except for the stray hair. The motel is occupied by permanent residence who are coming and going at all hours with sketchy looking people loitering about. Walls are paper sin and you can hear conversations from every direction. The towels were dirty. Being the cheapest option around you certainly get what you pay for but honestly anything more than $50 is too much for this motel. For a few dollars more I’m sure you’re overnight experience will be a lot better at Motel 6 and I recommend doing so. Not a place to bring your family.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

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per person

Jul 22 - Jul 25

Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO)

8.6/10 Excellent! (6,132 reviews)

Loved the location, very walkable to Pier/Wharf areas, close to tour meeting spots and public transportation. Breakfast options were good including gluten free toast and muffin when inquired to staff. Room was nicely quiet, clean and comfortable. Staff were accommodating, able to securely store luggage after check out until departing for next destination. Would return again.

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

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Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

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Adventure & outdoor

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Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

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Water activities

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Sea Lion Kayak Tour - Santa Barbara Harbor

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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Private Mountain and City Helicopter Flight Santa Barbara

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Reviews of Goleta Beach

4.4

Top Destination

5 - Excellent

149

4 - Good

123

3 - Okay

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2 - Disappointing

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1 - Terrible

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

May 28, 2020

Not crowded. Easy to "social distance" on this beach. Grateful we were in a city where they let people peacefully sit on the beach.

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University of California, Santa Barbara

4.5/5(586 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate 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 biking trails.