Name: Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Price range: AU$275
Rating: 8.4

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Your Goleta Holiday

Say farewell to planning hassles and hello to a Goleta holiday package. With everything organised before you leave, you can focus on discovering every inch of this city, starting with Waterfront, which is great for watersports, coastal beaches and cycling. Ready to explore? University of California, Santa Barbara, Upper State Street and Goleta Beach are three of the best places to visit during a trip to Goleta. Whoever you're taking a break with and whatever you want to spend, your ultimate Goleta holiday is just clicks away with Expedia.

Goleta Holiday

Goleta Beach Holiday

There's nothing more enjoyable than a Goleta holiday. Whether you're indulging in fancy cocktails at a local bar or reading your favourite magazine along the water's edge, your trip to Goleta is an ideal time to live out your beachy fantasies. Many travellers choose to stay near El Capitan State Beach, situated just 18 kilometres from downtown. However, you'll also discover an excellent range of Goleta holiday deals close to Refugio State Beach and Gaviota Beach, two other well-liked nearby options.

Things You Should Know About Goleta

Fall asleep to the gentle sound of the surf in one of our Goleta beach hotels. Nothing beats staying within a stroll of the water.
Whatever your budget or tastes, you'll find a nice place to stay for your holiday in Goleta. Why not take a look at some private holiday homes, like Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta and Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara/Goleta? They're a hit with travellers of all sorts.
Goleta is home to about 30,900 people and has lots to keep the whole gang busy. Want to start planning some fun activities? Check out our Goleta things to do page.
Don't head home without visiting El Capitan State Beach, El Capitan State Beach and El Capitan State Beach. With all the money you save through our Goleta holiday deals, you can see more great attractions like these.

Goleta Essential Information

Language	English
Currency	U.S dollars
Closest Airport	Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
Population	30,900
Max Temp Winter	18ºC
Max Temp Summer	27ºC
Top Sights	Santa Barbara Zoo, Butterfly Beach and Goleta Beach

Our pick of the best Goleta Hotel Deals

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA

AU$905

6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Staff, room and we were going to be away from our puppy and they had a gift for him with a note and champagne upon arrival

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5650 Calle Real Goleta CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

AU$261

1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (954 reviews)

Very good food and clean room. Will stay here again

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

5620 Calle Real Goleta CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

AU$275

23 Dec - 24 Dec

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Room was very clean, comfortable beds. A lot of parking space.

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

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