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If you’re having difficulty finding a motel in Goleta, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find something similar from more than 50 lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

When you stay at a motel, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. The word “motel” was invented in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.

Here you’ll find some of our customers’ top motels to book in the larger area. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara: Stay within a quick 5-minute drive of University of California, Santa Barbara. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Sandpiper Lodge: A fitness center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Goleta is 5 mi (8.1 km) away. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach: Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 9 mi (14.5 km) from the heart of Goleta. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara: Central Goleta is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) away. A terrace along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. King Frederik Inn: 21 mi (33.8 km) from the heart of Goleta. Enjoy access to the 24-hour business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

In this family-friendly area, enjoy its popular beaches and top-notch restaurants while you’re sightseeing. Visitors like Goleta for its shops, cafes, and bars. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Goleta Beach, Isla Vista Beach, and El Capitan State Beach. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Zodo’s - Bowling and Beyond, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens, and South Coast Railroad Museum. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: UC SB Events Center, Sandpiper Golf Club, and Refugio State Beach.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Goleta to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Goleta is 15 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Goleta to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is 18.4 mi (29.7 km) away. To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Goleta Station or UC Santa Barbara Station.