Title: El Capitan State Beach in Goleta - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [El Capitan State Beach Hotels](https://expedia.ca/El-Capitan-State-Beach-Hotels.0-l6323342-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Goleta](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Goleta.d8010.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Goleta](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Goleta.d8010.Travel-Guide-Activities)[El Capitan State Beach Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-El-Capitan-State-Beach.d6323342.Car-Rental-Guide)[Goleta Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Goleta.d8010.Destination-Travel-Guides) # El Capitan State Beach Tours and Activities ![El Capitan State Beach, Shutterstock ID 735550597, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323342/c59b3d54-7f4b-4c54-a7f0-bccd12d78a94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Capitan State Beach, Shutterstock ID 735550597, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323342/c59b3d54-7f4b-4c54-a7f0-bccd12d78a94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit El Capitan State Beach Activities [Goleta travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Goleta.dx8010) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see El Capitan State Beach Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Riviera Beach House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4930000/4927400/4927347/2e992583_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Riviera Beach House Santa Barbara Beach CA $1,260 per person Apr 2 - Apr 9 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) The location was perfect close to the beach, great location. The staff was 5 stars, the common room was inviting with coffee, games and generous seating. The rooms were clean, the bed very comfortable. The only downside was how small the room were. I requested a room with a patio and glad I did as we brought our two dogs, the patio was wonderful, nice size and chairs Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 ![Hotel Californian](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18380000/18374100/18374097/12b7ea7c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Californian Santa Barbara Beach CA $2,818 per person Apr 2 - Apr 9 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (924 reviews) Good size room, friendly staff, and great location. Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026 ![Secret Garden Inn and Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/57400/57306/c60b52c2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Secret Garden Inn and Cottages Oak Park CA $1,414 per person Apr 2 - Apr 9 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA) 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Such a lovely place. And the breakfast is delicious . Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025 ### Popular places to visit ![A group of Birds play on the ocean surf - Blue skies on a summer day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323953/f993f221-bc2e-4153-9914-5efc3ea2adab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Refugio State Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Refugio State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Goleta. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Refugio-State-Beach-Goleta.d6323953.Vacation-Attraction) ![Short walk from parking, very scenic little spot. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323921/8c1d4035-3faf-43dd-8e86-c9c7ea28822f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nojoqui Falls Park Explore the great outdoors at Nojoqui Falls Park, a lovely green space in Goleta. Check out the casinos and wineries in this walkable area. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Haskells-Beach-Santa-Barbara.d553248635983990094.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sandpiper Golf Club Play a round of golf in Goleta at Sandpiper Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as biking. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/Sandpiper-Golf-Club-Goleta.d6323981.Vacation-Attraction) #### Goleta Butterfly Grove Explore the lovely green spaces of Goleta Butterfly Grove and enjoy the biking trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 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