The Goleta center point is about the area of Downtown Goleta and the area of Goleta Amtrak Station.
With its coastal location in Southern California, Goleta has warm summers and mild winters, with pleasant weather year round. From late May through late October, you'll find highs in the low 70s and sunny skies. If you visit any time from early November through late April, you'll typically find highs in the upper 60s and an increased chance of rain. Despite its rainy winters, however, Goleta enjoys an average of over 275 sunny days each year.
If you're planning to visit during one of Goleta's well-attended annual festivals, book your accommodations as far in advance as possible. Every September, the Goleta Lemon Festival celebrates this zesty fruit and coincides with the Goleta Fall Classic Car and Street Rod Show, drawing thousands of spectators to these family friendly events.
Whether you're planning a luxury getaway or a budget-friendly work trip, you can save even more with group hotel discounts. AAA members can save at the Best Western Plus South Coast Inn and the Ramada Santa Barbara.
AARP members and senior travelers get discounts at the Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge - Americas Best Value Inn and the Pacifica Suites. Members of the military and government employees get low rates at the Super 8 Santa Barbara / Goleta and other area hotels.
To get the best value out of your Goleta stay, book a room at one of these top-rated mid-range hotels.
Located less than a mile from the center of Goleta, the Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is also convenient to the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and the University of California - Santa Barbara. Book a standard room with one king or two double beds, or upgrade to a king suite to get a little extra space. All 121 guest rooms include mini fridges and microwaves for your conveniences, as well as a pillow-top bed for your comfort. Use the Best Western's complimentary area shuttle to check out nearby attractions or to get to the airport or train station.
Conveniently located between Goleta and Santa Barbara, the Ramada Santa Barbara is just a short drive from Los Padres National Forest, Elings Park, and Arroyo Burro Beach. You'll find everything you need in the Ramada's comfortable rooms, from a mini fridge to a microwave to a 32-inch LCD TV. Use the free Wi-Fi to find the closest beach, or head outdoors and take a swim in the hotel's pool. In the morning, stop by the Deluxe Continental Breakfast for your choice of fresh pastries, cinnamon rolls, yogurt, fruit, and made-to-order waffles.
Book your stay at The Goodland, a Kimpton Hotel, and settle into this retro-inspired property in the heart of Goleta. Opt for a Deluxe Room with a courtyard view, snag a Premier Room, or book a Courtyard Patio Room with your own private outdoor space. Work up a sweat in the health club, hit the outdoor pool to cool down, and sit down to a nice meal in the hotel's outdoor dining area. The Goodland also offers a complimentary shuttle to the Santa Barbara airport.
At the Pacifica Suites hotel, you'll get all the space you need in suites with sofa beds, private terraces, and pool access. All guest rooms include amenities like comfortable pillow-top beds, handy mini fridges, and free wireless internet access. Use the fitness center to stay in shape, go for a swim in the outdoor pool, and grab a bite to eat at the hotel's café. This Santa Barbara hotel is just a short drive from the Pacific Coast and the University of California - Santa Barbara.
No matter the season, you won't want to miss a trip to Goleta Beach Park. This oceanfront park features a fishing pier, beautiful beaches, paved biking trails, and an expansive picnic area, making it the ideal spot for sunbathing, swimming, boating, and relaxing. At nearby Refugio State Park and Beach, visitors and locals alike can surf, swim, sunbathe, and soak in this area's natural beauty.
Make your way to the Coronado Butterfly Preserve to see countless butterflies and walk the trails, which connect to the Ellwood shores coastal bluffs and the Goleta Monarch Grove. Like the Coronado Butterfly Preserve, the Goleta Monarch Grove is busiest during the winter, at the peak of monarch migration season.
From outdoor adventures to Southern California history, Goleta has it all. Book your trip today, and get ready for an unforgettable visit to the Pacific Coast.
Below are reviews of the city of Goleta, CA from an actual visitor's perspective.
Nice little town.
Beautiful area. My main reason for stay is family living there
The hotel was clean and the room was very comfortable. Beautiful area. My main reason for stay is family living there
The shops and nurseries!
Great!
Beutiful and clean hotel.
The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.
Beautiful views of Santa Ynez Mountains and of the Pacific Ocean. Good walks. Interesting bird life. Bring your binoculars.
We loved the blocked off street downtown, had dinner there. Loved the beach.
Great shopping and eateries. There is a beautiful butterfly preserve that is a must see too.
Zodos was a really fun place to go with the kids.