Goleta the Goodland!
Goleta sits 8 miles west of the city of Santa Barbara and occupies the coastal plain between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Its rich agricultural history, excellent schools, and burgeoning economy make it a destination for families and young professionals,
Goleta is home to some of the area's largest employers and highest-rated schools making it a preferred location for young professionals and families alike. The town has a rich agricultural history and continues the tradition with vast lemon and avocado orchards and several urban farmstands, such as Fairview Gardens. Residents enjoy an active lifestyle and a temperate climate year-round.
Goleta has a number of excellent local coffee shops, including Goleta Coffee, Dune Coffee, and Old Town Coffee. These local shops are a great way to start your morning! For lunch, head to The Goodland Market, a grab-and-go eatery in Old Town Goleta, specializing in delicious, locally-sourced meals or grab a burrito at the authentic and acclaimed El Sitio and head to the beach to enjoy the ocean breeze. For a lovely dinner, visit Ca'Dario to enjoy a gourmet Italian meal and a glass of wine.
Goleta has several vibrant commercial corridors including the eclectic Old Town Goleta, the convenient Calle Real Shopping Center, and the newest addition, the Camino Real Marketplace.
Take your beach cruiser for a spin along the scenic bike path to Goleta Beach where you will find families and friends gathering for barbecues and outdoor activities.
Between the months of November and February, visit the Goleta Butterfly Grove where you can witness the amazing migration of Monarch butterflies. Visitors can spend the day there exploring the large outdoor space, getting up close with the butterflies, and viewing several different species of birds. Adjacent to the grove, you will find the Ellwood Mesa, which is a 137-acre open space full of trails overlooking the beach.
Founded in 1959, the UCSB Arts & Lectures series presents more than a hundred events annually, from critically acclaimed concerts and dance performances by world-renowned artists to talks by groundbreaking authors and a captivating film series.
For the past 28 years, the Lemon Festival has been the biggest celebration in the Goleta area where you will find wonderful food, a fantastic family atmosphere, and variety of entertainment and activities.
Goleta is home to a number of excellent schools and colleges. Top educational institutions here include:
One of the Santa Barbara region's most illustrious real estate leaders who has assembled a sales history that spans over three decades and includes the area’s most legendary estates.
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