Ellwood Travel Guide
Goleta
Visit Ellwood
Stay near popular Ellwood attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Awesome Scavenger hunt: Santa Barbara Seaside
Top hotels in Ellwood

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
"Nice courtyard with a pool and garden"
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge
"Ok overall, but very small parking"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Beautiful grounds. Cool pond with ducks. A little away from town but felt like a safe location. Food at breakfast looked better than it tasted. We were disappointed in the eggs & sausage. Definitely get a room facing the interior pond if you can. Otherwise you are just looking out at the parking ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Love the fact that our room had 3 beds. Staff was friendly and flexible. Breakfast had limited options. Good location"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Ellwood

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.

Gaviota
If you're spending some time in Gaviota, Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park 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.





