What's it like in Old Town?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Goleta's Old Town neighborhood. 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 traveler data, Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from University of California, Santa Barbara, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta and Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta .

How many hotels will I find in the Old Town area?

Expedia has 8 Old Town hotels and other accommodations, 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 provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Old Town.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Old Town?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Old Town, click here .

What can I see and do in this Goleta neighborhood?

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, be sure to visit other sights like 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.

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1. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

Mark

￥30,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

Daniel

￥51,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

3. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

Eldred

￥43,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

4. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview, 2.5 km from Old Town

Sukhpreet

￥36,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

5. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview, 1.8 km from Old Town

Arturo

￥18,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

6. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairview, 2.4 km from Old Town

Debra

￥35,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

7. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

5.4 km from Old Town

Mark

￥32,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

8. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

8.8 km from Old Town

BORIS

￥35,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

9. The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2.7 km from Old Town

isabel

￥44,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

10. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

7.8 km from Old Town

Omar

￥39,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

11. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood, 2.5 km from Old Town

Connie

￥44,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

12. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

9.7 km from Old Town

Elizabeth

￥20,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

13. Sandpiper Lodge

9.7 km from Old Town

Joe

￥26,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

14. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

30.9 km from Old Town

Sergio

￥16,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

15. Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

5 km from Old Town

charnine

￥31,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

16. Casa Iglesia

11.9 km from Old Town

Rich

￥43,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Deluxe King - Renovated | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

17. Sunset Motel

9.8 km from Old Town

Victoria

￥27,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

18. Oasis Inn & Suites

10 km from Old Town

Celine

￥24,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

19. Agave Inn

10.3 km from Old Town

Katharine

￥32,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

20. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

11.4 km from Old Town

Yoshiko

￥29,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks.

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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A railway track running alongside a beach with mountains in the background.

Gaviota

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

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Ellwood

While visiting Ellwood, you might make a stop by sights like Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove.

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A historic building with a bell tower, arches, and a fountain.

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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Winchester

While Winchester isn't home to many top sights, Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly, and the room was clean. I would have been happier if the breakfast had been a little more substantial."

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"The rooms could really benefit from comfortable chairs. Our room had a banquet chair instead of an easy chair or comfortable chair. The AI help sent another banquet chair when we requested a nice one. Finally, we got an easy chair. It's important to have comfortable chairs; not everyone likes to sit on beds to watch TV or read."

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great little staycation with a family of 3 kids. Pool was great. The beach was a fun adventure but it took a minute to get all the tar off from the beach. The food at all the restaurants was excellent they have an amazing amount of options for the kids. Overall wonderful stay."

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Our top choices for Old Town hotels

1. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

4. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

5. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

6. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

9. The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

11. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

12. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

13. Sandpiper Lodge

14. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

15. Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

16. Casa Iglesia

17. Sunset Motel

18. Oasis Inn & Suites

19. Agave Inn

20. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Where to stay in Old Town

Isla Vista

Gaviota

Ellwood

Fairview

Winchester

Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

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