- Our list of the best things to do in Goleta, California, features the top 178 nearby activities — including 63 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Goleta, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Goleta, CA , followed by 152 popular activities in nearby cities, including Santa Barbara, Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Montecito
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Customers can enjoy customized rice or noodle bowls with a variety of drinks or tap beers
5.2 Miles
Arroyo Burro County Beach Park, better known as Hendry's Beach, is popular with children looking for a secluded place to play in the sand and with surfers. It is also popular because dogs are allowed off-leash in some areas of this beach.
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With an experience of over a decade, the Eagle Paragliding school offers paragliding lessons and it also trains pilots. They also import paragliding equipment and products from around the world.
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Fern Falls is a waterfall located in Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara, California. The waterfall is about 20' feet high and is has several hiking trails leading to it.
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Touch is a popular local spa specializing in facials and a variety of massages which are available at very decent prices. The therapist, Lori Shields, is an experienced professional.
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253 votes
2559 Puesta del Sol Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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A wide range of exhibits are available at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History including those that feature mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, plant life, and geology that is native to the Pacific Coast and Channel Islands. There are also dioramas that depict prehistoric Native American life.
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Founded in 1786 by Franciscan priests of the Roman Catholic Church, Mission Santa Barbara remains one of the most ornate and opulent Catholic churches in California. The Mission's campus now includes a museum, gift shop and public mausoleum. Visitors should not wear shorts or tank tops while inside the church.
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From its origins as a stagecoach stop in 1886, Cold Spring Tavern, has been operating as a tavern since 1941. Voted the best romantic getaway location in California, you will enjoy the fine food and drink among its rustic charm.
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1053 votes
1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Horticulture enthusiasts and nature lovers adore the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a peaceful haven of manicured landscapes, formal gardens and endangere plant species. The Garden also offers many classes and seminars on topics such as bird identification.
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Originally owned by the Fox Theatres chain, Arlington Theatre today has its own individual charm. The spacious theatre is decorated in the image of an 18th century Spanish village and provides a great setting for both movies as well as live shows. Tickets and refreshments are reasonably priced.
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21 West Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Down a side street in Santa Barbara you will find the Karpeles Manuscript Library which is home to dozens of literary works in their original form, such as the Declaration of Independence and the Torah.