Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Goleta March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Goleta Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Goleta.dx8010)[Hotels in Goleta](https://expedia.co.uk/Goleta-Hotels.d8010.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Goleta](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Goleta.d8010.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Goleta Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Goleta.d8010.Car-Hire-Guide)[Goleta Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Goleta.d8010.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Goleta, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Goleta Types of activities [Goleta travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Goleta.dx8010) ![Panoramic View of More Mesa Shores, Santa Barbara County ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8010/f2c745ef-42c7-4d0e-b589-d98bf4422f8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![C95MX5 Preserved railroad station in Goleta, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8010/90a1a915-8944-49b9-8488-d2612e7cf186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![NA, USA, California, Santa Barbara, Goleta; Sandpiper Golf Course](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8010/a2dce122-7e1b-49de-9760-3b4a6b690098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Goleta](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8010/ef9254dd-2e67-4213-8115-0cdfb1a96042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Goleta](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8010/9d33c655-0899-4c08-b864-09a6e514474a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Goleta Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Goleta has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Goleta, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Goleta with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Goleta Goleta is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Goleta, and make it a breeze to explore Goleta and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Goleta to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Goleta, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wine-tasting-tour-from-santa-ynez-valley.a1387153.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49965347/f7ad4d0b-a339-44f1-9557-447b02e931a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy 1h Free cancellation available £19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Private Harbour Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49917277/6da7d47f-dd39-45f6-af06-bb9371845e73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Harbour Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara 1h 9.8/10 28 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £143 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-harbour-cruise-on-electric-boat-in-santa-barbara.a49917277.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1222210/1c5e81b1-1887-4613-9928-652bbbb84c92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle 7h 9.8/10 15 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-ynez-wine-country-shuttle.a1222210.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48264763/5614fcf2-1edb-4ad3-ae9b-70ad6c92ba18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride 2h 10/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £110 includes taxes & fees per adult 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Free cancellation available £97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-ynez-wine-country-shuttle.a1222210.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48117548/e9b4d8ff-465c-44c9-9eaa-98305e7e0ec9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop 1h+ 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-chocolate-bar-and-art-box-making-workshop.a48117548.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch from Solvang Hotels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49896072/0bb7e8d3-860a-435b-84c3-6e0eaec300c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch from Solvang Hotels 5h Free cancellation available £67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-ynez-full-day-wine-experience-with-picnic-lunch-included.a49896072.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386982/dde0b229-5f25-4dfa-ab0a-12a9cdc2a0c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour 5h 10/10 28 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-ynez-valley-biking-and-wine-tasting-tour.a1386982.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Taco Tour Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47157967/c3bf35c4-ab95-42af-be4b-0fb10a22406d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taco Tour Santa Barbara 2h 30m 9.4/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taco-tour-santa-barbara.a47157967.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388486/e52d3f5a-2294-4079-81bd-da470534912d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour 6h 10/10 29 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-wine-country-tour.a1388486.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Ynez 3-Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47800493/292b8fac-31ca-41d4-97fa-f82d7806ec15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Ynez 3-Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees 5h 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-inclusive-wine-tasting-tour-from-santa-ynez-valley.a47800493.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Solvang Wine & True Crime Tour with Drinks Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49184149/ced20bba-f81f-489e-b99b-5014311d3678.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solvang Wine & True Crime Tour with Drinks Included 2h 10/10 7 Viator reviews £91 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solvang-wine-and-true-crime-tour.a49184149.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386566/63dd7dfa-47f1-4b45-8dc0-fa5077a72f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike 7h 10/10 70 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-vineyard-to-table-taste-tour-by-e-bike.a1386566.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 28 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48117548/e9b4d8ff-465c-44c9-9eaa-98305e7e0ec9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop 1h+ 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-chocolate-bar-and-art-box-making-workshop.a48117548.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara's Signature Cocktail & Happy Hour History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1392565/9c11fa90-b9ce-4077-b868-e32999147b3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 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Visible!"](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1277367/a04f1a9f-d881-4a3d-99b6-8f2ab3373bcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Ghost Tour - 1 hour -"Invisible Becomes Visible!" 1h 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-ghost-tour-and-time-travel-stories-walking-experience.a1277367.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara Taco & Funk Zone Walking Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48806427/56eedf95-00bf-4cb5-a967-54e893bec920.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Taco & Funk Zone Walking Food Tour 4h 30m Free cancellation available £185 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/funk-zone-taco-tour-and-wine-tasting.a48806427.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara Highlights Private 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-guided-tour-on-electric-bikes-private.a47704336.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara City centre Self Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50713460/88bcc0ce-5dcf-463a-af3e-6c1369eecee2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara City centre Self Guided Walking Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available £7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-city-centre-self-guided-walking-tour.a50713460.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51182982/30b2c4ef-e53f-4f85-b8e7-f2a74afb0ecd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm 2h Free cancellation available £8 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-solvang-discover-the-danish-charm.a51182982.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara Ghost Tours "Dead of the Night" History, Mystery!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3972305/7aa672a0-2fb0-4d3b-beee-f504e60f594a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Ghost Tours "Dead of the Night" History, Mystery! 2h 9.4/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/exclusive-santa-barbara-ghost-walking-storytelling-in-the-dead-of-the-night-tour.a3972305.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 9 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389325/4cbce32a-e1e0-44ea-be04-192f76986a91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours) 2h 9.4/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-sunset-kayak-tour-with-knowledgeable-guide.a1389325.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388685/99121a7d-138b-4559-95db-8eef70b550ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours) 2h 10/10 45 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-kayak-tour-in-santa-barbara-harbour-2-hours.a1388685.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3462615/d34cad69-71ab-4e20-9c1f-b4a3c526c888.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental 1h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £12 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kayak-or-stand-up-paddle-board-rental.a3462615.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2172683/9f168dbc-959b-455d-a78b-5f59ebcc5b74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude 3h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/surf-experience-in-santa-barbara-full-surf-lesson-and-lifestyle-immersion.a2172683.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/707628/616d5910-d530-4754-971d-7512ef455298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide 1h 30m 10/10 74 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kayak-tour-of-santa-barbara-with-experienced-guide.a707628.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![West Beach: Kayak Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44622693/701ac9d3-6c63-4cc5-bea6-ce7ec0af2818.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### West Beach: Kayak Rental 1h+ 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/west-beach-kayak-rental.a44622693.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389036/a5baac6b-a82c-4a91-8880-93ded54d4f43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours) 3h 30m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £92 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coastline-kayak-tour-near-santa-barbara-with-knowledgeable-guide.a1389036.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/703326/6f87f86d-6ce4-40de-92db-acb6a535a778.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara 1h 30m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £64 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stand-up-paddleboard-lesson-in-santa-barbara.a703326.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara: Surfing Lesson with Pro Surfer Kilian Garland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51919440/31c3f6e7-65a5-41a9-9a88-9d3cc73d48f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Surfing Lesson with Pro Surfer Kilian Garland 2h 10m Free cancellation available £121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-surfing-lesson-with-pro-surfer-kilian-garland.a51919440.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48126983/29319d00-b546-4d10-93fb-95e1c38b1d38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour 1h 30m 9.6/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solvang-the-haunt-solvang-ghost-hunting-tour.a48126983.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Santa Ynez 3-Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47800493/292b8fac-31ca-41d4-97fa-f82d7806ec15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Ynez 3-Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees 5h 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-inclusive-wine-tasting-tour-from-santa-ynez-valley.a47800493.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Sinister Solvang Ghost Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52229550/a61c8f74-7921-40cb-aa5c-513e1e2921be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sinister Solvang Ghost Tours 1h Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sinister-solvang-ghost-tours.a52229550.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ![Solvang: Wine and True Crime Tour with Drinks Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52189544/58ca1208-0b04-488b-a564-994a84dc6452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solvang: Wine and True Crime Tour with Drinks Included 2h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solvang-wine-and-true-crime-tour-with-drinks-included.a52189544.activity-details?&rid=8010&location=Goleta&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Goleta | Number of things to do | 134 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Santa Barbara City centre Self Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/santa-barbara-city-centre-self-guided-walking-tour.a50713460.activity-details): £8 | | Top 5 things to do | [Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details)[Whale and Wildlife Yacht Cruise in Santa Barbara](/things-to-do/whale-and-wildlife-yacht-cruise-in-santa-barbara.a49941885.activity-details)[Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara](/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details)[Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour](/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details)[Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar](/things-to-do/santa-barbara-sunset-cruise-on-yacht-with-full-bar.a50852844.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details)[Whale and Wildlife Yacht Cruise in Santa Barbara](/things-to-do/whale-and-wildlife-yacht-cruise-in-santa-barbara.a49941885.activity-details)[Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara](/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details)[Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar](/things-to-do/santa-barbara-sunset-cruise-on-yacht-with-full-bar.a50852844.activity-details)[Skynet Playground](/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details) | | With kids | [Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details)[Whale and Wildlife Yacht Cruise in Santa Barbara](/things-to-do/whale-and-wildlife-yacht-cruise-in-santa-barbara.a49941885.activity-details)[Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara](/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details)[Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar](/things-to-do/santa-barbara-sunset-cruise-on-yacht-with-full-bar.a50852844.activity-details)[Skynet Playground](/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details) | ## What to do in Goleta --- ### Popular places to visit ![Santa Barbara, United States - Febriary 16, 2018: Panorama Skyline of University California Santa Barbara seen from across Goleta Bay off Goleta Pier. Blue water and sky. Henley Gate on the right.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063347/00a11939-53fc-42fb-a950-9d4b99241113.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-California-Goleta.d6063347.Attraction) ![Isla Vista beach scene California ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983992368/93fcb0bb-3f2b-49b0-9804-f78fbf93cec5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Isla Vista Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Isla Vista Beach during your trip to Goleta? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Isla-Vista-Beach-Santa-Barbara.d553248635983992368.Attraction) ![El Capitan State Beach, Shutterstock ID 735550597, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323342/c59b3d54-7f4b-4c54-a7f0-bccd12d78a94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Capitan-State-Beach-Goleta.d6323342.Attraction) ![A group of Birds play on the ocean surf - Blue skies on a summer day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323953/f993f221-bc2e-4153-9914-5efc3ea2adab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Refugio-State-Beach-Goleta.d6323953.Attraction) ![Nojoqui Falls Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323921/8c1d4035-3faf-43dd-8e86-c9c7ea28822f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nojoqui Falls Park Explore the great outdoors at Nojoqui Falls Park, a lovely green space in Goleta. Visit the casinos and wineries in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nojoqui-Falls-Park-Goleta.d6323921.Attraction) ![Gaviota State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8010/e74fe261-7567-405a-b6f4-8b3a467d51c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaviota-State-Park-California.d632321362785964032.Attraction) ![Gaviota Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983993890/26f23790-62b1-4cdc-acdd-45b19c771fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gaviota Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gaviota Beach during your trip to Gaviota? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaviota-Beach-California.d553248635983993890.Attraction) #### Sandpiper Golf Club Play a round of golf in Goleta at Sandpiper Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandpiper-Golf-Club-Goleta.d6323981.Attraction) #### UC SB Events Center Catch an event at UC SB Events Center during your trip to Goleta. [](https://expedia.co.uk/UC-SB-Events-Center-Santa-Barbara.d693562843193774080.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Goleta ![La Purisima Conception mission CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8560/8985d0f3-2f13-4ee4-9931-5545756b5a6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lompoc ![SOLVANG, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA -2021 The shops of this historic Danish tourist community can seen in this 22021 Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9797/98a7a21b-b871-4fcb-806c-a6583d1d1012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Solvang ![Patchwork Of Vineyards Is Seen In Early Summer, Trees, Farm Buildings And Rolling Hillsides In The Background, Santa Ynez Valley; Los Olivos, California, United States Of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9916/6c5d8494-c2db-49c2-bbcd-79c14a662fa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Ynez ![Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/48291bab-368c-4146-9e4c-b54a801a37a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Barbara ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Goleta worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Goleta? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Goleta? ### Is three days enough to stay in Goleta? ### Is Goleta a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Goleta with kids? > - [Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) > - [Whale and Wildlife Yacht Cruise in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whale-and-wildlife-yacht-cruise-in-santa-barbara.a49941885.activity-details) > - [Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details) > - [Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-sunset-cruise-on-yacht-with-full-bar.a50852844.activity-details) > - [Skynet Playground](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details) ### What to do in Goleta for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Goleta? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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