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 Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

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

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
"Nice"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
"Clean room, but room microwave and hairdryer need to be replaced. Especially the hairdryer. It was dirty and sticky that I can't ev6use it. The microwave work, but the glass plate inside keep derailed. Nice location, but be warned this place charges for many things extra like parking and breakfast. ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
"This was a decent hotel with a good breakfast. We felt it was a bit overpriced for a stay of just 12 hours."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
"The room was TINY and painted a dark brown which made the whole space feel small and dark. Our room was facing the busy street and it was noisy when trying to go to sleep."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"This hotel was a pleasant surprise. A great experience with friendly staff and excellent hospitality. Very clean Very convenient to restaurants"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Underrated property, it was great spending a night, especially the garden view, get a first floor room with a garden view."
Reviewed on 2 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.
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 Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club.





