Old Town Travel Guide
Goleta
Visit Old Town
Stay near popular Old Town attractions
Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£29
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
£150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Old Town
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
6878 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is £238 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£238
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Our room was very clean and the location of the hotel is very convenient and close to UC Santa Barbara, as well as downtown Santa Barbara."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is £234 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£234
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (547 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
5665 Hollister Ave Goleta CA
The price is £156 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£156
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Bathroom wasn't amazingly clean, house keepers were offsite, the breakfast was just good, the staff were great and treated us awesome. Thanks to Daniel for being so cool!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £237 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£237
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,440 reviews)
"My girlfriend and I went SB to get away for the weekend. Hotel was awesome and location is perfect. Reasonably priced and will be our spot moving forward. Staff was great. Room was good size well laid out with a king bed in the room. Highly recommend. :)"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £109 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£109
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,557 reviews)
"The pool and hot tub are quite tiny— be prepared that there may not be room. Room was a bit musty and fridge didn’t really work. Very nice staff however— and seemed like a good choice for this price point."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is £72 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£72
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,420 reviews)
"Motel quality. Small room. Old facility."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Old Town
Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Isla Vista
You'll enjoy the beaches and live music in Isla Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at UC SB Events Center or Isla Vista Beach.
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.
Ellwood
If you're spending some time in Ellwood, Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove 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.
