Gaviota Travel Guide

Goleta

A railway track running alongside a beach with mountains in the background.
A beach with a sunset, palm trees, and a rocky shoreline.
A rocky coastline with a sandy beach, waves, and a pier extending into the ocean.
A person standing in a large rock formation with layered sedimentary rock.
A sunset over a coastal landscape with railway tracks leading towards the sea.

Stay near popular Gaviota attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Gaviota

Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

3 out of 5
1564 Copenhagen Dr Solvang CA
The price is ฿4,163 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿4,163
฿4,854 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Solvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,524 reviews)
"This is a great little inn with cottages and a cute little creek. We stayed in a cottage, and it was roomy and had it's own hot tub! We enjoyed the hotel and it was walking distance to the main shopping and dining areas."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Wine Valley Inn
King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn

2.5 out of 5
1617 Copenhagen Drive Solvang CA
The price is ฿3,844 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,844
฿4,482 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Solvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,129 reviews)
"Muy limpio, La alberca a buena temperatura, el personal muy amable."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

King Frederik Inn
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿22,330 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿22,330
฿28,412 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"This was NOT the 5 star experience we had hoped for... Only one of our rooms was ready when we arrived and we were sent to a room that did not exist. We found a nice employee on a golf cart who helped us hunt down the correct room after multiple radio calls to the front desk. When we came back 3 ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

4 out of 5
3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez CA
The price is ฿3,469 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,469
฿4,055 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Ynez. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,345 reviews)
"A stay at Chumash Hotel is always a treat. The rooms are comfortable and have great amenities. The pool is calm and has beautiful views of the mountains and vineyards. The staff are always friendly and welcoming."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Chumash Casino Resort
Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

3.5 out of 5
1455 Mission Dr Solvang CA
The price is ฿3,477 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,477
฿4,064 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Solvang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,423 reviews)
"The room was clean, the only problem was the furnace closet and when the air conditioning came on, it was a boom. Pplwalki g through the hallway outside the door sounded like they were in the room with us at some points of the night."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn

3 out of 5
114 E Highway 246 Buellton CA
The price is ฿3,927 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,927
฿4,576 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buellton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
Sideways Inn
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Where to stay in Gaviota

Find the best Gaviota areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 UC SB Events Center and Goleta Beach, 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, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond 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 Glen Annie Golf Club and Sandpiper Golf Club.



Gaviota Travel Guide