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Goleta Beach Park
Type: Beaches
10Best Says
No matter what you like to do when you get to the beach, you'll find it here. Less busy than the downtown beaches, Goleta beach has every amenity, including free parking. There are horseshoe pits,... Read More
No matter what you like to do when you get to the beach, you'll find it here. Less busy than the downtown beaches, Goleta beach has every amenity, including free parking. There are horseshoe pits, picnic tables, barbecues, volleyball courts and kayak rentals. There is also a playground, a restaurant (and bar) and a pier that allows fishing. You can easily stroll along the beach path up to the UCSB campus from here. Goleta beach is just a few minutes from the Santa Barbara airport, making it a great pit stop before or after a flight. Grab a bite and take a few stunning ocean photos all in one quick trip.
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Hours:
- Daily 8am-Sunset
Admissions:
- Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert
- Beaches: "Less touristy than the beach near the Santa Barbara pier, this beach is perfect for a sunset walk."
- Best for Beaches Because: This beach has it all: barbecue pits, horseshoe pits, a playground, a restaurant, a pier you can fish off of, free parking...