Visit Isla Vista
![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/ec3739ef_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025
![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/a2794fcf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
![Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25300/25247/23ded0f8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025
![Casa Jardin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93380000/93376500/93376470/9be87809_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2025
![Tide Pool Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79060000/79055800/79055702/dac00b94_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2024
![Summerland Guest Cottage just steps to downtown and the beach! Pet Friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33692000/33691962/68314be4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025
Popular places to visit
![University of California, Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a3c6766c8d7f2472a88a47d559516b84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
University of California, Santa Barbara
Enjoy the student 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 cycling trails.
![El Capitan State Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/605af5bc836fcadadca14973c66dc1e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
El Capitan State Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at El Capitan State Beach during your travels in Goleta? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
![Refugio State Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fb30db1eed59b7783486474fc7963d11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Refugio State Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Refugio State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Goleta. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
![Gaviota Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/169cbeecfdf5923eafccda126caa3673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Gaviota Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gaviota Beach during your trip to Gaviota?
![Nojoqui Falls Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/66d655a74055741614b982702fe664de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Nojoqui Falls Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nojoqui Falls Park, a lovely green space in Goleta. Visit the casinos and wineries in this walkable area.
![Gaviota State Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6d90a0a4ab7580cabda4655583a45bc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Gaviota State Park
Explore the great outdoors at Gaviota State Park, a lovely green space in Goleta. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
![Helicopter Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
![Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48117548/47650188-db2e-4c28-b56b-ad42c17837bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
![You take 14 oz. of Dark or Milk Chocolate and add your choose of inclusions.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44854873/dcf6345a-ef25-4b1a-beba-3c5f56076e4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)