What's it like in Old Town?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Goleta's Old Town neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Lost Valley Trail as part of your Old Town travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Old Town?

Based on our traveller data, Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta and Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta .

How many hotels are there in Old Town?

Expedia has 8 Old Town hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Goleta area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Old Town.

What can I see and do in this Goleta neighbourhood?

Lost Valley Trail is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Old Town. While you're out sightseeing in Goleta, make sure that you visit other sights such as Lookout County Park or South Coast Railroad Museum.

How can I get around Old Town and the greater Goleta area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Goleta Station.

The Best Hotels in Old Town, Goleta - 2026 Updated Prices

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Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

Meredith

฿11,756 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

Rabee

฿10,602 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

Christie

฿8,380 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

30.9 km from Old Town

Erin

฿3,207 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

5.4 km from Old Town

Nancy

฿9,361 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

9.7 km from Old Town

Phillip

฿4,977 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

28.9 km from Old Town

Denice

฿3,111 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

7.8 km from Old Town

Kristine

฿8,941 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

Chumash Casino Resort

29.6 km from Old Town

Gevork

฿4,846 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

31.1 km from Old Town

Leticia I

฿8,395 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

16 km from Old Town

Jenny

฿7,490 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Sandpiper Lodge

9.7 km from Old Town

William

฿4,854 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

29.5 km from Old Town

Paulina

฿6,810 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

14.1 km from Old Town

Lorena

฿10,205 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Luxe King) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Genevieve

29.4 km from Old Town

michelle

฿12,433 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

13.9 km from Old Town

Daneka

฿8,424 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

15.5 km from Old Town

Salina

฿13,970 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

8.8 km from Old Town

Alan

฿8,170 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

The Inn at East Beach

16.1 km from Old Town

Karen

฿6,050 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Inn By The Harbor

13.7 km from Old Town

Ilham

฿9,722 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

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Where to stay in Old Town

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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.

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Gaviota

If you're spending some time in Gaviota, Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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Ellwood

If you're spending some time in Ellwood, Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove are top sights worth seeing.

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Winchester

While there might not be top attractions in Winchester, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goleta Butterfly Grove and Sandpiper Golf Club.

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Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Beautifully newly renovated upscale hotel in prime central location with convenient parking."

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great place to stay for a long weekend in Santa Barbara. It's not fancy but it's well renovated, the room was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and it was in a convenient location. Breakfast was adequate, though would have been nicer if there were some form of protein like eggs available. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay here again."

The Milo

10/10 Excellent

"We had the most amazing weekend at Hotel Milo for the Fourth of July! The location couldn’t have been more perfect—we were able to walk everywhere, from the beach and Stearns Wharf to restaurants, shopping, and all of the holiday festivities. It made the entire weekend so relaxing and convenient. Every single staff member we interacted with was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, and their hospitality made our stay even more special. The hotel has such a charming coastal vibe, and being able to enjoy Santa Barbara without worrying about driving or parking was a huge bonus. We also got to use their beach cruisers for free which was a lovely plus! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay for the Fourth of July weekend. We absolutely loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!"

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Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Chumash Casino Resort

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Sandpiper Lodge

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

The Genevieve

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

The Inn at East Beach

Inn By The Harbor

Where to stay in Old Town

Isla Vista

Gaviota

Fairview

Ellwood

Winchester

Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

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