Isla Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


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Hotel Santa Barbara
Nice, remodeled Hotel. Our room was cute and loved how close the hotel was from downtown Santa Barbara. Great place to stay to be within walking distance from great bars, shopping and restaurants.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Nice place to stay
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Inn By The Harbor
We really enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and the staff was very curtious. The only thing i recommend is having a full size ironing board. We love staying in Santa Barbara. Your Hotel is so close to everything.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Casa Riviera
Nice design!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Casa Jardin
My wife and I had a wonderful stay. The room was exceptionally clean from the moment we walked in, which immediately set a positive tone for our visit. Everything felt well‑maintained and thoughtfully prepared, and we appreciated the quiet, comfortable atmosphere throughout our stay. The bed was ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Casa De La Vina
Although there is no actual staff on site , I have never had such great communication with a property host . Any questions I had leading up to and during our stay they responded in no time at all. They were also extremely accommodating for our request to arrive early and check out late, and very ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit

Isla Vista Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Isla Vista Beach during your trip to Goleta?

University of California, Santa Barbara
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.

El Capitan State Beach
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.

Refugio State Beach
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.

Gaviota Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gaviota Beach during your trip to Gaviota?

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.
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour




