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About Goleta Beach
Goleta Beach is a beach in Goleta, California. Goleta is next to the city of Santa Barbara. Goleta Beach was created in 1945 when sand was added to an existing sand spit.
There is plenty to do at Goleta Beach. The beach has a long stretch of sand next to a grassy area. There are areas for swimming, sunbathing and fishing. People who want exercise can play volleyball or walk along a trail near the beach. Those who have worked up an appetite exercising have several options for eating. The beach has grills and a grassy area for picnics. Visitors can buy food at a snack bar or the Beachside Bar Café. The café serves seafood for lunch and dinner.
Visitors to Goleta Beach can choose from several types of cuisine at restaurants within a mile and a half of the beach. The Habit Burger Grill serves burgers and milkshakes. Vegetarian and vegan food is available at The Natural Café. Diners can order pizza and salad at Woodstock’s Pizza. Chinese and Vietnamese food is served at New China. The Mediterra Café has Greek food.
Goleta Beach visitors who want to shop can visit two shopping centers less than three miles from the beach. The Calle Real Center is less than two miles from the beach. Specialty stores here include Chocolate Gallery, Nikka Japanese Market and Kernohan’s Toys. Groceries can be purchased at Trader Joe’s.
The Camino Real Marketplace is about two and a half miles from the beach. Chain stores here include Ross Dress For Less, Costco and Sports Authority.
Visitors to Goleta Beach who want luxury accommodations will find luxury homes for rent in nearby Santa Barbara. There are some studios and cottages for rent in Santa Barbara. Hotels less than a mile and a half from the beach include the Hampton Inn and Pacifica Suites.
Goleta Beach can be reached by driving or by taking a Santa Barbara Metropolitan District (MTD) bus.
