Find beach hotels in Goleta, CA

Known for its beaches and university life, Goleta offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a top beachfront hotel offering 3 outdoor pools and 6 restaurants, located within a short 8-minute walk of Haskell’s Beach.

Expedia has 6 beach hotels in Goleta that are great for your beachside getaway.

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Goleta: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Goleta is 15 inches.

After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Goleta has to offer. If you’re excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Isla Vista Beach or El Capitan State Beach. Experience the area’s university life and shopping, and make time for local attractions like Goleta Beach and University of California, Santa Barbara. Other things to see and do in the area are Sandpiper Golf Club and Refugio State Beach.

Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Goleta more easily: If you’re looking to fly to Goleta, the closest major airport is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the city center. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Goleta Station or UC Santa Barbara Station.