Goleta Beach Tours

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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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Reviews of Goleta Beach

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Top Destination
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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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Best Lodging Options Near Goleta Beach

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 out of 5
5665 Hollister Ave Goleta CA
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
5490 Hollister Ave Santa Barbara CA
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Attached Unit, a few minute walk from the Beach

Attached Unit, a few minute walk from the Beach

Santa Barbara CA
Attached Unit, a few minute walk from the Beach
Santa Barbara Oceanfront Luxury + Beach Access

Santa Barbara Oceanfront Luxury + Beach Access

Santa Barbara CA
Santa Barbara Oceanfront Luxury + Beach Access
Luxury Beach Mediterranean Villa, Pool/Spa, 6 Bed / 6 Bath, Private Beach Access

Luxury Beach Mediterranean Villa, Pool/Spa, 6 Bed / 6 Bath, Private Beach Access

Santa Barbara CA
Luxury Beach Mediterranean Villa, Pool/Spa, 6 Bed / 6 Bath, Private Beach Access
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