Old Town Travel Guide
Goleta
Visit Old Town
Stay near popular Old Town attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

Santa Barbara to Santa Monica Audio Tour
Top hotels in Old Town

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
"Hilton Garden Inn in Goleta is a great choice when in Santa Barbara. It is super clean, friendly staff and easy to get to from the 101. Also, excellent food choices and a fun vibe on Saturday night with live music upstairs. Highly recommend, perfect family environment as well !"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
"Great staff. Very good breakfast buffet!"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
"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
"The room that we were in was small but cozy. It was clean, was more modern and made you feel like you were in another country have a vacation. Definitely staying here again."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"Great place. Was a cozy stay. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Tiny rooms with tiny beds. No features, just a place to sleep. Room had a smell that made it uncomfortable to be in. But good location, easy to get to."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Old Town

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.






