Title: Goleta Beach in California - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Goleta Beach Tours and Activities

![Nice place for picnic and 
Barbecue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8010/c93693cb-3ef3-47d9-b3e6-7f0c5986ba46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Goleta Beach

Activities

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## Plan a trip to see Goleta Beach

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

![Hyland Motel Van Nuys](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2390000/2384500/2384431/3546f5f1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Hyland Motel Van Nuys

CA $460

per person

Jun 3 - Jun 7

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

6.8/10 (659 reviews)

Nearby shopping center and restaurants are very convenient.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

![Encore Inn Inglewood ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118100000/118098300/118098292/41a368f2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Encore Inn Inglewood 

Lockhaven

CA $941

per person

Jun 10 - Jun 17

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

6.4/10 (144 reviews)

Clean room w/ a shower.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

![Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27240000/27238100/27238098/141813b6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

CA $1,013

per person

May 24 - May 31

found 3 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,770 reviews)

Rooms were very clean and well kept, staff was great.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

### Tours & day trips

[See all 81 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips)

![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/0caf3bee-1b47-481c-869d-cded3cfc65da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

1h 30m

9.4/10

241 Viator reviews

CA $38

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50192752/de545324-90a8-483d-8a0b-57d8521c16fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

1h

9.2/10

18 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $52

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-coastal-cruise.a50192752.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Whale and Wildlife Yacht Cruise in Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49941885/0f30dfc4-2873-4eaa-8baa-fdf58bd70b03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Whale and Wildlife Yacht Cruise in Santa Barbara

2h

9.6/10

10 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $75

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/whale-and-wildlife-yacht-cruise-in-santa-barbara.a49941885.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

6m

8.4/10

5 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $95

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50852844/f41c63e2-6527-4b2f-a3af-f67963571738.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar

1h 30m

6/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $89

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-sunset-cruise-on-yacht-with-full-bar.a50852844.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49965347/f7ad4d0b-a339-44f1-9557-447b02e931a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

1h

Free cancellation available

CA $34

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Private Harbour Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49917277/6da7d47f-dd39-45f6-af06-bb9371845e73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Harbour Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

1h

9.8/10

28 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $260~~CA $220

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-harbour-cruise-on-electric-boat-in-santa-barbara.a49917277.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1222210/1c5e81b1-1887-4613-9928-652bbbb84c92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

7h

9.8/10

15 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $177

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-ynez-wine-country-shuttle.a1222210.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48117548/e9b4d8ff-465c-44c9-9eaa-98305e7e0ec9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

1h+

10/10

5 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $82

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-chocolate-bar-and-art-box-making-workshop.a48117548.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48264763/5614fcf2-1edb-4ad3-ae9b-70ad6c92ba18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride

2h

10/10

8 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $200

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-zipline-tour-with-4x4-humvee-ride.a48264763.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

### Food, drink & nightlife

[See all 33 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife)

![Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1222210/1c5e81b1-1887-4613-9928-652bbbb84c92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

7h

9.8/10

15 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $177

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-ynez-wine-country-shuttle.a1222210.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48117548/e9b4d8ff-465c-44c9-9eaa-98305e7e0ec9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

1h+

10/10

5 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $82

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-chocolate-bar-and-art-box-making-workshop.a48117548.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388486/e52d3f5a-2294-4079-81bd-da470534912d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

6h

10/10

29 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $309

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-wine-country-tour.a1388486.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Ynez 3-Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47800493/292b8fac-31ca-41d4-97fa-f82d7806ec15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Ynez 3-Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

5h

10/10

6 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $218

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-inclusive-wine-tasting-tour-from-santa-ynez-valley.a47800493.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Taco Tour Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47157967/c3bf35c4-ab95-42af-be4b-0fb10a22406d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Taco Tour Santa Barbara

2h 30m

9.4/10

13 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $218

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/taco-tour-santa-barbara.a47157967.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386566/63dd7dfa-47f1-4b45-8dc0-fa5077a72f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

7h

10/10

70 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $273

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-vineyard-to-table-taste-tour-by-e-bike.a1386566.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara Taco & Funk Zone Walking Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48806427/56eedf95-00bf-4cb5-a967-54e893bec920.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara Taco & Funk Zone Walking Food Tour

4h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $336

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/funk-zone-taco-tour-and-wine-tasting.a48806427.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara: City centre Food Tour with 5 Local Dishes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51671266/6960bc75-6951-4e32-889f-87124e3ce430.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara: City centre Food Tour with 5 Local Dishes

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $154

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-city-centre-food-tour-with-5-local-dishes.a51671266.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Wine Tours ( private ) 6 full hours .](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3891101/4f0dd6a0-3180-45d1-a087-eb0734d87d8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Wine Tours ( private ) 6 full hours .

6h

10/10

7 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $204

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/6-hour-private-wine-country-tour.a3891101.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49977427/1a95d913-c7c8-4117-9f9f-55dd6cb54b19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour

7h

CA $700

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-ynez-valley-wine-country-tour.a49977427.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

### Adventure & outdoor

[See all 19 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor)

![Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48264763/5614fcf2-1edb-4ad3-ae9b-70ad6c92ba18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride

2h

10/10

8 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $200

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-zipline-tour-with-4x4-humvee-ride.a48264763.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

10/10

1 GetYourGuide review

Free cancellation available

CA $62

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

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

10/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $48

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386566/63dd7dfa-47f1-4b45-8dc0-fa5077a72f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

7h

10/10

70 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $273

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-vineyard-to-table-taste-tour-by-e-bike.a1386566.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/821244/947b5998-e4f4-4845-b8a3-2b6def3f4d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

5h

10/10

3 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $37

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rentals.a821244.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara: Guided Tour on electric bikes (private)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47704336/7cee2cfb-8ba3-457a-ada3-c08f5c8273e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara: Guided Tour on electric bikes (private)

2h 30m

10/10

6 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $124

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-guided-tour-on-electric-bikes-private.a47704336.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47269713/06978342-1f04-4986-af22-ce2fef667397.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

2h 30m

10/10

27 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $124

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-guided-tour-in-santa-barbara-on-electric-bikes.a47269713.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2137733/54eb8f22-940f-49d7-ae3d-5b526a237b07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara

1d

10/10

5 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $69

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/electric-bike-rental-in-santa-barbara.a2137733.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara Taco Tour on E-Bikes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49215938/fa4ecdd6-c484-4db1-8c44-b143222be6b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara Taco Tour on E-Bikes

1h 30m

10/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $110

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-taco-tour-on-e-bikes.a49215938.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![City & Sand Electric Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3868843/1293c203-ef04-4ba7-ae96-2d7979a6310e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### City & Sand Electric Bike Tour

2h 30m

9.6/10

12 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $144

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/city-sand-electric-bike-tour.a3868843.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

### Water activities

[See all 12 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&filter.categories=Wateractivities)

![Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389325/4cbce32a-e1e0-44ea-be04-192f76986a91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)

2h

9.4/10

22 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $122

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunset-kayak-tour-of-santa-barbara-with-knowledgeable-guide.a1389325.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388685/99121a7d-138b-4559-95db-8eef70b550ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)

2h

10/10

45 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $81

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wildlife-kayak-tour-in-santa-barbara-harbour-2-hours.a1388685.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3462615/d34cad69-71ab-4e20-9c1f-b4a3c526c888.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

1h

10/10

4 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $21

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kayak-or-stand-up-paddle-board-rental.a3462615.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2172683/9f168dbc-959b-455d-a78b-5f59ebcc5b74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

3h

10/10

4 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $121

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/surf-experience-in-santa-barbara-full-surf-lesson-and-lifestyle-immersion.a2172683.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/707628/616d5910-d530-4754-971d-7512ef455298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide

1h 30m

10/10

74 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $75

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kayak-tour-of-santa-barbara-with-experienced-guide.a707628.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![West Beach: Kayak Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44622693/701ac9d3-6c63-4cc5-bea6-ce7ec0af2818.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### West Beach: Kayak Rental

1h+

10/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $21

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/west-beach-kayak-rental.a44622693.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

![Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/808848/a8d643b3-7a4e-4aea-8f85-41dd17de6027.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental

1h

10/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $41

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-kayak-or-stand-up-paddle-rental.a808848.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

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### Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

1h 30m

10/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $206

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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### Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)

3h 30m

10/10

2 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $167

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/coastline-kayak-tour-near-santa-barbara-with-knowledgeable-guide.a1389036.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

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### Santa Barbara: Stand-up Paddle Board Rental

1h+

10/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $34

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-stand-up-paddle-board-rental.a44648774.activity-details?&rid=6140238&location=Goleta+Beach&swp=off)

### Classes & workshops

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### Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

1h+

10/10

5 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $82

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box

1h 30m

9.6/10

17 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $89

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

3h

10/10

4 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $121

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Santa Barbara: Surfing Lesson with Pro Surfer Kilian Garland

2h 10m

Free cancellation available

CA $220

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Isla Vista Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Isla Vista Beach during your trip to Goleta? 

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![Santa Barbara, United States - Febriary 16, 2018: Panorama Skyline of University California Santa Barbara seen from across Goleta Bay off Goleta Pier. Blue water and sky. Henley Gate on the right.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063347/00a11939-53fc-42fb-a950-9d4b99241113.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### University of California, Santa Barbara

4/5(6 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Santa Barbara, during your travels in Goleta. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the biking trails. 

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#### More Mesa

After visiting More Mesa, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. 

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#### Campus Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Campus Beach during your trip to Goleta? 

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#### Goleta Point

Explore the lovely green spaces of Goleta Point and enjoy the biking trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Goleta-Point-Santa-Barbara.d6323564.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Lost Valley Trail

Enjoy a trip to Lost Valley Trail and popular activities like biking in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Lost-Valley-Trail-Goleta.d553248621532639523.Vacation-Attraction)

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## Best Lodging Options Near Goleta Beach

## Check availability on hotels close to Goleta Beach

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[Tomorrow night

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[Next weekend

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The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5650 Calle Real Goleta CA

[](https://expedia.ca/Goleta-Hotels-The-Leta-Hotel.h21076.Hotel-Information)

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Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA

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### 

2 Acre Coastal Farmstead - Pet, RV, Horse Friendly

 Santa Barbara CA

[](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-2-Acre-Coastal-Farmstead-Pet.h122287666.Hotel-Information)

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### 

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

5665 Hollister Ave Goleta CA

[](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Santa-BarbaraGoleta.h1683619.Hotel-Information)

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The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

5490 Hollister Ave Santa Barbara CA

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### 

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

5897 Calle Real Goleta CA

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Casa de Isabelle - A Spanish Farmstay (Pets OK)

 Santa Barbara CA

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### 

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

5620 Calle Real Goleta CA

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### 

Attached Unit, a few minute walk from the Beach

 Santa Barbara CA

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