Old Town Travel Guide
Goleta
Visit Old Town
Stay near popular Old Town attractions
Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£51
per adult
SB Ghost Tour "Invisible Becomes Visible!"- Children FREE
£18
per adult
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
£11
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 £202 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£202
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is £240 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£240
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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. ...
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
5665 Hollister Ave Goleta CA
The price is £143 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£143
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £70 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£70
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,638 reviews)
"This is a motel with everything that entails: doors and windows toward the exterior of the property, no lobby, tiny rooms. A sign that says “help us prevent human trafficking” greeted us. As long as you realize that, you are fine. But if you think you are booking a hotel, you will be very disappointed. ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is £67 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£67
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,417 reviews)
"I liked the value and close to other areas of interest"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £101 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£101
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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. ...
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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.
Ellwood
If you're spending some time in Ellwood, Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove 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 Glen Annie Golf Club and Sandpiper Golf Club.
