Coal Oil Point Reserve is a protected place where you can see wildlife in their natural habitat. Learn about the preservation efforts while enjoying the great outdoors.

You'll soon discover why this Goleta nature reserve is popular with travelers. If you're searching for other things to keep you busy, University of California, Santa Barbara, Goleta Beach, and Sandpiper Golf Club are in this area too. They won't take very long to reach from Coal Oil Point Reserve.

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Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Santa Barbara Beach

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$563

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Jan 22 - Jan 25

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

16/10 Exceptional! (979 reviews)

The staff was nice, especially the valet, the location convenient, but it does not present like the photos online; in person it was about the same as much cheaper smaller hotels right near by.....

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara Beach

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$1,171

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Jan 22 - Jan 25

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

18.4/10 Exceptional! (924 reviews)

The hotel is beautiful. Location is perfect. We loved our stay here and would definitely recommend it. We had the king size bed and literally melted to sleep, it was so comfortable.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

The De La Vina Inn

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$4,484

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Jan 5 - Jan 10

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St. Louis (STL) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

18/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)

All great , thing you can improve, shower , table for dinner since the room has kitchen, noisy AC Other than that we loved it Excellent staff

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

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Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

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Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

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Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

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University of California, Santa Barbara

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Devereaux Slough

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Devereux Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Devereux Beach during your trip to Goleta? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Camino Real Marketplace

You can enjoy retail therapy at Camino Real Marketplace during your trip to Goleta. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.