Isla Vista

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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is €275 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
€275
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (80 reviews)
"Beachfront hotel, so convenient for beach access and enjoyable board walk. Easy to walk to different wine bars and restaurants. Property lobby spacious and airy, bar area a little sterile and outside patio bar area needed a big update. Rooms clean and sizeable. A huge property with a pretty small ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €134 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€134
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,207 reviews)
"First time staying here. Beautiful garden area. The rooms were clean and it was quiet. I’ll definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is €154 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€154
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Microwaves in the rooms would be nice. No other complaints than that."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
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Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

2.5 out of 5
1018 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (194 reviews)
"The only things I really care about when traveling are a comfortable bed and super clean room. Casa Jardin went above and beyond. Self check-in is so convenient and smooth, location was EVERYTHING (close to literally everything if you don’t mind walking around this charming little city) and the room ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Casa Jardin
Tide Pool Villas

Tide Pool Villas

4.5 out of 5
26 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa ...
6/10 (72 reviews)
Quick trip
"Check in process is very slow and our room was not ready Beautiful property and great location"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Tide Pool Villas
Los Aguajes

Los Aguajes

2 out of 5
118 Los Aguajes Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and ...
Perfect place to stay near beach .
"A beautiful place very clean, communication with host was excellent. If you are planning to stay here just a word of advise there is no AC and second the train is very loud expect to be awake by all the way to 10:45."

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2024

Los Aguajes
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Popular places to visit

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Barbara

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

University of California, Santa Barbara
El Capitan State Beach

El Capitan State Beach

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

El Capitan State Beach
Refugio State Beach

Refugio State Beach

4/5(1 review)

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.

Refugio State Beach
Nojoqui Falls Park

Nojoqui Falls Park

Explore the great outdoors at Nojoqui Falls Park, a lovely green space in Goleta. Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Nojoqui Falls Park
Gaviota Beach

Gaviota Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gaviota Beach during your trip to Gaviota?

Gaviota Beach
Gaviota State Park

Gaviota State Park

You can take time to visit Gaviota State Park during your travels to Goleta. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Gaviota State Park

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

€30
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

€60
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

€50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Downtown Santa Barbara Helicopter Tour

Downtown Santa Barbara Helicopter Tour

€129
per adult
Downtown Santa Barbara Helicopter Tour
You take 14 oz. of Dark or Milk Chocolate and add your choose of inclusions.

Make your own Chocolate Bark & Factory Tour

€56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Make your own Chocolate Bark & Factory Tour
Private Helicopter Tour in Santa Barbara

Private Helicopter Tour in Santa Barbara

€129
per adult
Private Helicopter Tour in Santa Barbara
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Goleta

Goleta