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.

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.

10 Best Hotels in Old Town, Goleta for 2026

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1. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

Mark

CA $272 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

Daniel

CA $457 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

3. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

Eldred

CA $379 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

4. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview, 2.5 km from Old Town

Sukhpreet

CA $319 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

5. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview, 1.8 km from Old Town

Arturo

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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

Fairview, 2.4 km from Old Town

Debra

CA $328 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

7. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

5.4 km from Old Town

Mark

CA $304 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

2.7 km from Old Town

isabel

CA $389 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

9. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

8.8 km from Old Town

BORIS

CA $316 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

10. Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

5 km from Old Town

charnine

CA $270 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

11. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

7.8 km from Old Town

Omar

CA $336 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

12. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood, 2.5 km from Old Town

Connie

CA $397 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

13. Sandpiper Lodge

9.7 km from Old Town

Joe

CA $232 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

14. Lemon Tree Inn

10.9 km from Old Town

michael

CA $204 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

15. Oasis Inn & Suites

10 km from Old Town

Celine

CA $220 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Design Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Pets Allowed, Ocean View | Living area

16. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

22.2 km from Old Town

CA $865 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

17. Casa Iglesia

11.9 km from Old Town

Rich

CA $367 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

18. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

9.7 km from Old Town

Smita

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

19. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

30.9 km from Old Town

Sergio

CA $143 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

20. Agave Inn

10.3 km from Old Town

Katharine

CA $289 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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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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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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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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Chumash Casino Resort

8/10 Good

"A gem of a place to relax and unwind. Particularly if you enjoy a nice spa, and a swim. Our room was clean and well laid out, even though we were assigned a non-balcony room. The housekeepers had done a great job and happily delivered a wine opener to our room when requested. Our check-in representative could have been warmer and more welcoming but that's how it goes sometimes. The only negative was the air quality in the casino. Stayed only 10-15 minutes as it was so smokey smelling (who knew so many people still smoke?) but the air quality in all other areas of the resort were fresh and clean."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

10/10 Excellent

"Room smelled kind of funky, but I guess that's just the moist coastal atmosphere -- otherwise, everything was clean and functional, plenty of towels, good hot water and good pressure, comfortable bed. Felt safe, plenty of parking, price was right! Would stay here again."

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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. The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

9. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

10. Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

11. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

12. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

13. Sandpiper Lodge

14. Lemon Tree Inn

15. Oasis Inn & Suites

16. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

17. Casa Iglesia

18. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

19. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

20. Agave Inn

Where to stay in Old Town

Isla Vista

Gaviota

Ellwood

Fairview

Winchester

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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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