Old Town Travel Guide
Goleta

Visit Old Town
Stay near popular Old Town attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge, Santa Barbara
Top hotels in Old Town

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
"It has a great location and the staff is friendly. The breakfast area is large and the food is plentiful with variety."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Loved this hotel. Location was fantastic, shopping and restaurants very close."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"At the last minute, I was unable to come, so my adult daughter stayed there alone. She raved about the facility and the staff, so this review is based on her rave and on both her conversations with Dorothy and my phone conversation with Dorothy. She was unusually friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"It definitely was giving seedy motel. The room was moist and smelled like mildew. There was hair from the previous guest left in the shower, the towels were small and scratchy, and I was scared to walk on the floor barefoot. It got the job done, but I felt dirty the whole time I was there."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Old Town

Isla Vista
You'll enjoy the beaches and live music in Isla Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at Isla Vista Beach or UC SB Events Center.

Gaviota
If you're spending some time in Gaviota, Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park are top sights worth seeing.
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 Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club.





