Ellwood Travel Guide
Goleta
Visit Ellwood
Stay near popular Ellwood attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)
Top hotels in Ellwood

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
"$75 resort fee is crazy? For what? Add it to the room rate instead of saying it’s for WiFi and whatever else it’s suppose to be for. This is the biggest scam in the hotel industry and they know it."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Hotel Santa Barbara
"very clean room, no drawers for clothes, friendly staff, have to pay for parking, restaurants all on the same street,"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Chumash Casino Resort

Wine Valley Inn
"Really enjoyed the cottage. It had a nice kitchen and all the plates, cookware you would need. Very friendly and helpful staff. A picky item but Netflix (or an option to use your account) on the tv would be a good addition. After a day of wine tastings it would be good to watch a something other ..."
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"Our room was very clean and had lovely decor, nice size with table and chairs and extra side chair. Bathroom was very clean and updated. We would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Ellwood

Isla Vista
You'll enjoy the beaches and live music in Isla Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at Isla Vista Beach or UC SB Events Center.

Old Town
When in Old Town, you can plan a visit to Goleta Beach and Isla Vista Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Gaviota
If you're spending some time in Gaviota, Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Fairview
If you're spending some time in Fairview, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond are top sights worth seeing.

Winchester
While there might not be top attractions in Winchester, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club.





