Hotels in Goleta, CA

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Goleta, CA, United States
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Goleta, CA, United States
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Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:October
Average price in Goleta:$447/night
Cheapest price found:$48/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Friday
$276 - $640
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$311 - $502
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Goleta, California

Discover affordable stays in Goleta that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Goleta can be found for as low as $160 per night. There is currently one property in Goleta that can be booked for this price. Motel 6 Goleta, Ca - Santa Barbara is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Goleta. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
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5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA, United States
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$160
Avg. per night
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA, United States
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$288
Avg. per night
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA, United States
0.9 km from city centre
Parking
$298
Avg. per night
6021 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, United States
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$336
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Goleta

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Where to stay in Goleta

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About Goleta

Backed by the rugged peaks of the Santa Ynez Mountains, Goleta lies adjacent to Santa Barbara along California’s Pacific Coast. Its fascinating railroad history is on display at a heritage-listed depot while migratory birds flock to its lakes, wetlands and beaches.

Things to do in Goleta

Relax on the sands of Goleta Beach, which was man-made in 1945 when sand was added to an existing spit. A large portion of the beachfront is protected within Goleta Beach County Park where you’ll find picnic tables, a volleyball court and the historic More’s Landing pier. Goleta Beach provides seasonal habitat for migratory birds, including the endangered snowy plover.

Occupying an early-20th-century depot of the Southern Pacific Railroad is the South Coast Railroad Museum, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Highlights of the collection include a vintage caboose, antique lanterns and a railway gauge, as well as a modern train set depicting Goleta. After riding the Goleta Short Line railroad, you can stretch your legs along the trails that connect to Lake Los Carneros.

Golfers can enjoy a round on the 18-hole course of the Sandpiper Golf Club, which was founded in 1972 on the site of a former oil refinery. There are stunning views across the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains from all of the holes and an on-site store where you can pick up golfing apparel and equipment. At the end of your game, settle in for a meal at the Sandpiper Grill.

Getting around Goleta

Goleta is around 15 minutes’ drive from the centre of Santa Barbara and just five minutes from the terminal buildings of Santa Barbara Airport, which has flights to destinations across the United States. Buses are the main means of getting to and around Goleta.

Facts about staying in Goleta

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  • What are the best hotels in Goleta?

    Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta (7.8/10 from 377 reviews), Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta (8.8/10 from 111 reviews), and Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta (8.3/10 from 287 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Goleta.

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