El Capitan State Beach

A rocky beach with large boulders, waves crashing onto the shore, and distant hills under a clear sky.

Things to do

Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Cruise

Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Cruise

€39
per adult
Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Cruise
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

€59
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

€32
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

€33
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara

Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara

€17
per adult
Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara
The Sideways Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

€17
per traveller
Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
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El Capitan State Beach

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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.
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

4 out of 5
3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez CA
Chumash Casino Resort
Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

3 out of 5
1564 Copenhagen Dr Solvang CA
Wine Valley Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3 out of 5
6878 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn

2.5 out of 5
1617 Copenhagen Drive Solvang CA
King Frederik Inn
Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

3.5 out of 5
1455 Mission Dr Solvang CA
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
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
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
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
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