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Goleta is about 8 miles (13 km) west of the city of Santa Barbara, along the coast (the coast runs east to west in this portion of southern California). Nearby is the Santa Barbara campus of the University of California and the student community of Isla Vista.
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- Parks and Beaches in Goleta. Goleta is sprinkled with plenty of ways to get into nature, as the flora and fauna of the Santa Barbara South Coast is some of the most breathtaking in the state.
- Goleta Libations. Goleta is fondly referred to as The Good Land for many reasons—one arguably being that it’s home to quite a few local breweries, wineries and distilleries.
- Goleta Golf Courses. Let the ocean be your backdrop at Sandpiper Golf Club, named one of the Top 100 Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest. Located on a seaside bluff, this 7,000-yard, links-style course puts players front and center by the ocean.
- Fun and Games. Let the indoor and outdoor recreation scene in Goleta release your inner child. Start with ultimate frisbee at Evergreen Disc Golf Course, located in Evergreen Park, with 18 holes to play.
Project Connect has begun! The multi-year project will enhance pedestrian access and safety, improve road conditions and build critical linkage in Goleta. Learn More
Goleta is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, known as "The Good Land". It offers shopping, dining, outdoor activities, and family-friendly attractions within a 10-mile stretch of coastal and agricultural land.
Goleta, home to University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) and the Santa Barbara Airport, hugs the coast 12 miles west of Santa Barbara. First called "The Good Land" by the Spanish, Goleta was once known for its rich agriculture, and smaller scale farms still pepper the landscape.
Goleta is a great place to live, work and play! It's where the families go. Looking for something to do? Below is an array of just some of the activities offered in Goleta. Click on the images below to learn more.
