Goleta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Goleta
With a population of 29,888, Goleta is a must-see destination in California, United States. Goleta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Goleta
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ca' Dario Cucina Italiana (250 Storke Rd Ste. B) and The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara (8301 Hollister Ave.) are great picks.
When to visit Goleta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Goleta in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Goleta, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Goleta
Plane
When flying to Goleta, you’ll arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 1 mile from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Goleta include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Goleta departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Goleta. The train journey from Goleta to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in Goleta is called Goleta, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Goleta is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 90 miles from Goleta. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Goleta, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Goleta takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Goleta
Where to stay in Goleta
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta and Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara/Goleta.
Where to stay in popular areas of Goleta
Most booked hotels in Goleta
Renting a car in Goleta
Renting a car in Goleta costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Goleta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Goleta is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.