Gaviota Travel Guide
Goleta





Visit Gaviota
Stay near popular Gaviota attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Top hotels in Gaviota

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
"Amazing"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Wine Valley Inn
"Great location to enjoy not only Solvang but Los Olivos"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Chumash Casino Resort
"The price of the one night stay was a good deal. The food situation was greatly improved from the food court that was previously there. Food 100% better. Prices of the alcohol is too much, it was raised from last time we were there. If you want people to stay and gamble, which the house will mostly ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Sideways Inn

Pea Soup Andersen's Inn
"Great quick stay for us. Ac worked great and the staff was real nice!"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Gaviota

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.
Old Town
When in Old Town, you can plan a visit to Rancho La Patera and Stow House and UC SB Events Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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, Rancho La Patera and Stow House and Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens 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.


