Goleta

Neighborhood

The city of Goleta is a safe, & diverse community located about 10 miles northwest of Santa Barbara.  Incorporated since 2002, Goleta is home to some 30,000 residents and a wide range of businesses including high tech industry, organic farms, commercial shopping centers, open spaces, & The Santa Barbara airport.  With a family friendly suburban feel, Goleta home owners enjoy peaceful streets, award winning schools, more affordable neighborhoods, as well as plentiful parks and open spaces.  Directly south of Goleta is Isla Vista and the UCSB campus, known for it's beautiful beachfront setting, walkable campus, surf breaks & a vibrant college community.

Goleta is a bustling neighborhood with a wide mix of available real estate including single-family homes, condos, commercial buildings, and large hillside ranches.  Old town Goleta, which runs along Hollister Avenue, as well as nearby Calle Real are lined with restaurants and cater to the growing technology companies located nearby.  Some of the largest employers in the area are located in Goleta including Deckers (parent company of UGG), Citrix, Curvature (formerly Network Hardware Resale), Raytheon, Appfolio and others.  The Camino Real Market Place serves larger stores like Costco, Home Depot, an AMC movie theatre, restaurants, and the college community.    

Highlights

Goleta Butterfly Preserve at Ellwood Mesa, Bacara Resort & Spa, Zodo’s Bowling Alley, Lake Los Carneros, Stow Park, Goleta Beach & Pier, El Capitan State Beach , Refugio, & UCSB

Favorite Shops & Eateries

The Goodland Hotel & Kitchen, Three Pickles Deli, Lilly’s Tacos, Los Agaves, The Natural Cafe, Beachside Bar & Café, Hollister Brewing Company, The Mercury Lounge, Miss Behavin, & Fairview Gardens

Farmer's Market

Thursday 3:00-6:30 & Sunday 10-2 at the Camino Real Marketplace