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Goleta Motels for the Frugal Traveler
You can select from more than 15 hotels and other lodging choices in Goleta, though there are only 2 economical motels. When you pick one of these cheaper accommodations, there might not be abundant amenities like you'd find at a traditional hotel but you'll save more money for your trip.
Because you'll save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Goleta. Not-to-be-missed sights include Los Padres National Forest in Goleta, as well as Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Mission Santa Barbara in the area.
Fun fact: Beginning in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66. At many motels, you'll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool.
Below are some of Expedia customers' best-rated Goleta motels to select from:
Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Goleta
- Stay within a 10-minute drive of University of California-Santa Barbara and Los Padres National Forest.
- Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara/Goleta
- An outdoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.
- It's located within a quick 5-minute drive of Goleta Beach.
Things to Do in Goleta
In this family-friendly area, enjoy its popular beaches and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. Visitors like Goleta for its shops, cafés, and bars.Here are favorite places in and around Goleta:
- Los Padres National Forest
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
- Mission Santa Barbara
These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:
- Coal Oil Point Reserve
- Goleta Butterfly Grove
- El Capitan State Beach
You'll find these family-friendly attractions in the area:
- Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens
- Santa Barbara Zoo
Goleta is also popular for its:
- Sports
- University life
Best Time to Visit Goleta
Determine the perfect time for your visit to Goleta by reviewing these seasonal weather details:- The hottest months are typically August and September, while December and January are the coldest months
- January-March: Daytime temperatures average 66° F and nighttime temperatures average 40° F
- April-June: 72° F is the daytime average and 46° F is the nighttime average
- July-September: Daytime averages are around 75° F and nighttime averages are around 54° F
- October-December: The average temperatures are 73° F during the day and 40° F at night
- Average rainfall is 17.09 inches in a year
How to Get to Goleta and Around the Area
| Name | Type | Distance |
| Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) | Airport | 0.9 mi (1.4 km) |
| Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) | Airport | 18.4 mi (29.6 km) |
| Goleta Station | Train Station | 0.9 mi (1.4 km) |
Other property types in Goleta
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2020
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2020
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2020
Goleta Motels for the Frugal Traveler
You can select from more than 15 hotels and other lodging choices in Goleta, though there are only 2 economical motels. When you pick one of these cheaper accommodations, there might not be abundant amenities like you'd find at a traditional hotel but you'll save more money for your trip.
Because you'll save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Goleta. Not-to-be-missed sights include Los Padres National Forest in Goleta, as well as Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Mission Santa Barbara in the area.
Fun fact: Beginning in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66. At many motels, you'll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool.
Below are some of Expedia customers' best-rated Goleta motels to select from:
Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Goleta
- Stay within a 10-minute drive of University of California-Santa Barbara and Los Padres National Forest.
- Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara/Goleta
- An outdoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.
- It's located within a quick 5-minute drive of Goleta Beach.
Things to Do in Goleta
In this family-friendly area, enjoy its popular beaches and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. Visitors like Goleta for its shops, cafés, and bars.Here are favorite places in and around Goleta:
- Los Padres National Forest
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
- Mission Santa Barbara
These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:
- Coal Oil Point Reserve
- Goleta Butterfly Grove
- El Capitan State Beach
You'll find these family-friendly attractions in the area:
- Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens
- Santa Barbara Zoo
Goleta is also popular for its:
- Sports
- University life
Best Time to Visit Goleta
Determine the perfect time for your visit to Goleta by reviewing these seasonal weather details:- The hottest months are typically August and September, while December and January are the coldest months
- January-March: Daytime temperatures average 66° F and nighttime temperatures average 40° F
- April-June: 72° F is the daytime average and 46° F is the nighttime average
- July-September: Daytime averages are around 75° F and nighttime averages are around 54° F
- October-December: The average temperatures are 73° F during the day and 40° F at night
- Average rainfall is 17.09 inches in a year
How to Get to Goleta and Around the Area
| Name | Type | Distance |
| Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) | Airport | 0.9 mi (1.4 km) |
| Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) | Airport | 18.4 mi (29.6 km) |
| Goleta Station | Train Station | 0.9 mi (1.4 km) |
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