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2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Santa Barbara County
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We are a small coastal community nestled in Santa Barbara County. Incorporated in 2002, Goleta has a Welcome to rich history and community culture. Surrounded by the Santa Ynez Mountains and Channel Islands, Goleta offers a unique lifestyle enjoyed by its residents and we always welcome visitors.
Goleta, CA Visitors to Goleta find it a charming place to relax, swim, surf, golf, bike, hike, and walk. Goleta beaches are serene, from the Goleta Chamber of Commerce beautiful, and accessible. Miles of bike paths along the coastline provide a great way to enjoy this remarkable scenery. Many locals and visitors enjoy spending their Golf 2 time outdoors at the Goleta Butterfly Grove or Lake Los Community Events 4 Carneros. In Goleta, golfers can tee off with spectacular Lemon Festival 5 coastal views at Goleta’s premier golf courses. Dining Guide 6 Goleta is full of history and culture. Enjoy live arts, A Day in Goleta 8 films, and thought-provoking lectures at University of Monarch Butterflies 10 California Santa Barbara. Tour the Rancho La Patera & Local Fun 12 Stow House run by the Goleta Valley Historical Society. Eco-Tourism 13 Learn about Goleta’s past with the Southern Pacific Outdoor Adventures 14 Railroad at the South Coast Railroad Museum. Gateway to Wine Country 16 Getting Here + Staying Here 17 If you have any questions, please contact us any time.
1 2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Three unique courses make Goleta the ultimate golf destination
Sandpiper Golf Club Hole No. 10
GolfIf you think golf courses are just different combinations of the property, and the course blends seamlessly with this green grass and sand, you haven’t experienced golf in Goleta. natural footprint. Yes, you’ll find lush fairways and smooth, fast greens. But It’s only a 15-minute drive south to the foothills you’ll also find three distinct courses just a short drive from of Santa Barbara to get to Glen Annie Golf Club. The one another in one of the best vacation spots around. front nine plays around lakes with waterfall features, RANCHO SAN MARCOS (rsm1804.com, 805.683.6334) is and mountain-front holes offer ocean and Channel framed by beautiful mountain and valley views, where Island views. This course is more forgiving than Rancho wild turkeys might be a casual observer to the round. Just San Marcos and is always in great shape. Bonus: There’s a down the scenic San Marcos Pass, GLEN ANNIE GOLF CLUB great craft-beer selection on the beverage cart; after your (glenanniegolf.com, 805.968.6400) has the Channel Islands round, enjoy drinks on the patio at the Frog Bar & Grill. and Pacific Ocean as the backdrop. And a few paces away, From Glen Annie, travel three miles down Highway 101 the ocean becomes a major player at SANDPIPER GOLF and head straight for the Pacific. That’s where you’ll CLUB (sandpipergolf.com, 805.968.1541), which Golf Digest find Sandpiper Golf Club. On a seaside bluff, this course recently named to its list of the Top 100 Public Golf Courses. boasts ocean and mountain views from every hole — Start at Rancho San Marcos, deep on the valley floor of the you’re closer to the ocean here than on any hole at Santa Ynez Mountains. This Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed Pebble Beach. Golf Digest named this 7,000-yard, links-style course is surrounded by beautiful lake and mountain views. course one of the Top 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses Centuries-old oak trees and historic ranch buildings dot for 2015-2016.
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The Dream 18 Imagine playing these six iconic holes from each course. Share your experiences with #SBdream18
SANDPIPER GOLF CLUB NO. 6 Par 3 – Runs parallel to the Pacifc Ocean, with a view of the coast and Channel Islands NO. 10 Par 4 – The slight dog-leg left makes for a difcult tee shot NO. 11 Par 3 – This tee shot, toward the ocean, is one of the best in California Rancho San Marcos Hole No. 14 NO. 12 Par 4 – This uphill dog-leg right plays 347 yards from the championship tee, which is located of the beach NO. 13 Par 5 – Runs parallel to the Pacifc Ocean; the tee box sits 200 feet above the beach NO. 18 Par 3 – Over the water makes for a tough fnishing hole RANCHO SAN MARCOS NO. 5 Par 3 – It’s all carry over water; the green is large and undulating NO. 6 Par 5 – Plays dead into the prevailing wind NO. 9 Par 4 – A precise tee shot is required with out of bounds right and native grass down the left NO. 14 Par 3 – The signature hole is all carry over a large ravine from an elevated tee NO. 15 Par 4 – A difcult downhill with deep bunkers on the right and a long, narrow green NO. 18 Par 5 – A large bunker complex guards the fairway
GLEN ANNIE GOLF CLUB NO. 1 Par 4 - Uphill, slight dog-leg right, “Toughest Starting Hole in the County” NO. 3 Par 4 – Elevated tee, scenic lake in front of green NO. 7 Par 5 – Set up and approach shots ofer great risk reward NO. 11 Par 3 – Spectacular ocean views from one of the highest elevations on the course NO. 12 Par 4 – A big drive from this Glen Annie Golf Club elevated tee may fnd the green Hole No. 11 NO. 16 Par 4 – Great views of cascading lakes and the city in the distance
3 Goleta Beach Triathlon Community JULY 24, 2016 Swim, Bike & Run! The Goleta Beach Triathlon will be held this July. If you are Events interested in participating or volunteering, please visit their website. ON-GOING goletabeachtriathlon.com Farmer’s Market THURSDAYS • 3–6 PM AUGUST SUNDAYS • 10–2 PM Dam Dinner Camino Real Marketplace AUGUST 2016 at Storke and Hollister Avenue A free event for our community to enjoy sbfarmersmarket.org dinner at the Lake Los Carneros Dam. Bring a picnic or purchase it from a local MARCH food truck. facebook.com/DamDinner World of Pinot Noir MARCH 4 - 5, 2016 Goleta Railroad Days The annual wine event is two days of JUNE AUGUST 20 & 21, 2016 in-depth Tasting seminars and excursions, Fiesta Ranchera There is something for every rail fan and Grand Tastings, a Burgundy seminar and JUNE 16, 2016 train enthusiast of any age. Families can tasting and gourmet, locally-influenced enjoy free miniature-train and handcar A collaboration with Old Spanish Days and lunches and dinners. rides and other railroad-theme activities. Goleta Valley Historical Society, this fun worldofpinotnoir.com event is a unique opportunity to experience goletarailroaddays.org the gardens of Rancho La Patera & Stow APRIL House under the stars! Guests stroll to SEPTEMBER Santa Barbara Food and Wine sample appetizers and sweets from local Goleta Lemon Festival Weekend restaurants, wineries and breweries. SEPTEMBER 24 & 25, 2016 APRIL 14 - 17, 2016 goletahistory.org See page 5 for all details. Santa Barbara Food & Wine Weekend showcases the distinct tastes, sights and JULY OCTOBER sounds of the region while also bringing Music at The Ranch cutting-edge culinary talent from across Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention JULY 12 - AUGUST 17, 2016 • TUESDAYS the country to Santa Barbara at Bacara OCTOBER 9, 2016 A Free Concert Series presented by Goleta Resort & Spa. Goleta Valley Historical Society brings you Valley Historical Society: Summer evenings bacararesort.com/santa-barbara-food-wine- the absolute finest in acoustic traditional are made sweeter by the sound of music music with headline bands, a music weekend-3 in the Rancho La Patera & Stow House competition and family fun. All Gaucho Reunion gardens. Gather to picnic and listen to fiddlersconvention.org some of the best bands in our area. APRIL 28 - MAY 1, 2016 Legislative Summit Hosted by the UC Santa Barbara Alumni goletahistory.org Association. Current UCSB students, OCTOBER 13, 2016 42nd Annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Featuring a panel of local and regional alumni, faculty, staff and general Goleta/ JULY 4, 2016 Santa Barbara community are invited to officials speaking to business issues, An Independence Day celebration tradition participate in a fun-filled eventful weekend. the local economy, and jobs. since 1974: Our hometown festival goletavalley.com allgauchoreunion.com featuring live music, entertainment, hayrides, delicious BBQ, games, local MAY artists, classic cars, old engine show and NOVEMBER Santa Barbara Public Gardens Month plenty of family-friendly fun. Goleta’s Finest Throughout the month of May, visit Rancho goletahistory.org NOVEMBER 18, 2016 La Patera & Stow House as part of Santa Goleta’s Finest celebrates the contributions Goleta Fireworks Festival Barbara’s Public Gardens Month. from extraordinary community members JULY 4, 2016 • 4–9:30 PM sbpublicgardens.org and businesses in Goleta. A fun-filled evening of entertainment for goletavalley.com State of the City all ages, capped by a spectacular fireworks MAY 5, 2016 display. Family-friendly and alcohol-free, the DECEMBER event is held at Girsh Park, located on the An event for local officials, business Holiday at the Ranch leaders, and community members to south side of the Camino Real Marketplace. DECEMBER 10 & 11, 2016 discuss the budget, economic development goletafireworks.org and priorities for the City of Goleta. A Stow House Tradition: Find your holiday Elks Lodge 4th of July Family Fun Fair spirit. Kids of all ages love our open house goletavalley.com JULY 4, 2016 featuring Santa Claus and his “rein-goats,” Celebrating the American family with an all- Christmas music and caroling, craft-making, For more information day family fun fair. Enjoy BBQ food, music, tours of the festive Stow House. bingo, pull-tabs, raffles, pony rides, and a goletahistory.org and listings, visit children’s crafts area. Local arts & crafts will be on sale. GoGoleta.com For more information: 805.964.6858
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Reason 2 Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Goleta Lemon Festival SEPT. 24 & 25, 2016
1: Free Admission 6: Lemon Pies and Bars ...and 10: Lemon Refreshments That’s right…no fee to get in! It’s the only time of year where you can Enjoy the Lemon Festival with a mug of overload on lemons. Make sure to grab lemon beer freshly brewed by Hollister 2: Cool Cars a slice of Anna’s Bakery’s delicious Brewing Company or Rotary Club of From classics to hot rods, the Goleta Fall lemon meringue pie and bars. Goleta’s lemonade. Classic displays beautiful classic cars on Saturday of the festival. In the afternoon, 7: Lemon Frozen Treats stay and find out who is best in its class! McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream serves the local favorite lemon ice cream. Or, choose 3: Live Entertainment Italian ice cream or shaved ice that is Reason 10 Dance performers and music groups are sure to cool you down in sunny Goleta. sure to get you and your friends on the dance floor. 8: Fun Community Service Volunteers have fun while getting 4: Activities for All Ages community service hours serving slices Whether you’re seeking a thrill or a of pies, selling lemon t-shirts and lemons, relaxing pony ride, activities abound. and collecting tickets at all of the rides The new Activity Wristband allows you and activities. All volunteers are provided unlimited access to rides for all day fun. lunch and a free Lemon Festival t-shirt. 5: Pie-eating Contest 9: The Lemon Guy Have some fun by participating in our Find our Lemon Guy throughout pie-eating contest! (The pie is free.) the festival and snag a photo!
For more information, 9 visit the event website: Reason LemonFestival.com 5 Reason or call 805.967.2500
5 GOOD EATS IN GOLETA Places to tempt your appetite and please your palate
ANNA’S MARKETPLACE BAKERY 7018 Marketplace Drive 805.968.5590 Full-service bakery featuring decorated cakes, pastries, cookies and doughnuts. Espresso, Peet’s coffee, soft drinks and sandwiches also available. annas-bakery.com
BACKYARD BOWLS 5668 Calle Real 805.770.2730 Backyard Bowls is a revolutionary eatery specializing in acai bowls and real-food smoothies. backyardbowls.com
THE BISTRO AT BACARA 8301 Hollister Avenue 805.571.3018 The Bistro offers sweeping ocean views with both indoor FROG BAR & GRILL THE GOODLAND KITCHEN HOLLISTER BREWING and al fresco dining on a sea- 405 Glen Annie Road & MARKET COMPANY side terrace. Only the purest 805.968.0664 231 South Magnolia Avenue 6980 Marketplace Drive and freshest ingredients are Frog Bar & Grill, at Glen 805.845.4300 805.968.2810 selected for its richly flavored Annie Golf Club, is one of A grab-and-go eatery in Old An exciting brew pub in Goleta Mediterranean cuisine, with Goleta’s most popular lunch Town Goleta, specializing in featuring hand-crafted beers an emphasis on regionally and venues. This first class delicious, locally-sourced, made on the premises, an locally grown produce and herbs. American restaurant & bar and affordable meals. Food innovative, fresh menu with bacararesort.com features spacious patios with is prepared in small batches, appetizers, salads, pizzas, spectacular views. and utilizes produce from burgers, fish tacos, paninis, BEACHSIDE BAR / CAFÉ glenanniegolf.com local farmers to provide an daily specials, and more. Full 5905 Sandspit Road exceptional culinary experience. bar, wine list and seven TV’s 805.964.7881 GEORGIA’S SMOKEHOUSE goodlandkitchen.com to catch up on sports. A casual fine-dining restaurant 805.845.4854 hollisterbrewco.com specializing in fresh seafood You can find Georgia’s food HIGH SIERRA GRILL HOUSE located on the beach at Goleta trucks around town at local 521 Firestone Road ITSUKI RESTAURANT Beach Park, the Beachside business parks and parties. 805.845.7030 7127 Hollister Avenue, provides a view of the Pacific Catering options are available. Relaxed eatery with an Suite #30 Ocean and pier. Located right gerogias-smokehouse.com expansive menu featuring 805.968.1838 next to the UCSB campus and Mexican dishes, BBQ fare, Roomy eatery with understated SB airport, with a full service bar. seafood and pizza. modern decor serving sushi, beachside-barcafe.com highsierragrill.net ramen & other Japanese specialties. itsukirestaurant.com
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6 2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE GOOD EATS IN GOLETA Please call or go online for individual restaurant hours
JERSEY MIKE’S ON THE ALLEY SAGE & ONION CAFÉ XO COFFEE AND TEA 7034 Marketplace Drive 7038 Market Place Drive 5599 Hollister Avenue 5599 Hollister Avenue 805.685.1122 805.845.8096 805.845.4134 805.451.9971 Fresh sliced, authentic On The Alley is perfect for that It’s fine dining in a sandwich! Enjoy gourmet coffee and Northeast Style Sub Sandwiches quick breakfast, lunch or dinner Each menu item has espresso drinks, fabulous on fresh baked bread. The serving honest, simple food items. been thoughtfully created breakfast burritos and pastries authentic taste is served Mike’s onthealley.com using a classic, fine dining in this warm and comfortable Way™—with lettuce, onions, approach to food pairing. atmosphere. Order in and take tomatoes, OUTPOST AT Our meats are slow-roasted out available. oil, vinegar and spices. THE GOODLAND in house, our produce is xocoffeeandteabar.com jerseymikes.com 5650 Calle Real hand selected from Santa 805.964.1288 Barbara’s local farms and Z’S TAP HOUSE KYLE’S KITCHEN Open daily for happy hour and most everything (down to 5925 Calle Real 5723 Calle Real dinner and brunch on weekends, the sauces & spreads) is 805.967.0128 805.845.2260 Outpost is complete with a pool homemade. Come visit us for one of our Enjoy great burgers and salads bar and outdoor dining. sageandonion.com two happy hours each day, 4–7 while supporting people with outpostsb.com pm or 10 pm until midnight special needs. Each month, WOODSTOCK’S where we offer great discounts Kyle’s Kitchen teams up with PEPE’S MEXICAN 928 Embarcadero Del Norte on domestic and select draught a special needs organization, RESTAURANT Isla Vista beers and appetizers. donating a portion of their 254 Orange Avenue 805.968.6969 zodos.com/taphouse proceeds to the cause. 805.967.0313 Winning numerous awards kyleskitchen.com Stop in to this local Mexican for its pizzas, Woodstock’s ZIZZO’S restaurant and try the amazing has made its mark by 370 Storke Road LILLY’S TACOS Chili Relleno or a classic taco offering freshly made, 805.571.8888 290 Storke Road and burrito. Found in the heart hand-tossed pizzas that are Local, family-owned store with 805.845.9180 of Old Town, Pepe’s ambience loaded with high-quality top quality espresso drinks Authentic Mexican tacos made is perfect for families and large toppings, and even offers and food. Offering “Grab and to order paired with a salsa and parties. gluten-free pizza. Go” sandwiches and salads, to topping bar. With great prices pepessb.com woodstocksiv.com delicious breakfast foods and and great service, Lilly’s Tacos pastries, to healthy alternatives. will satisfy your appetite. PALOMA RESTAURANT A cheerful, dedicated staff. lillystacos.com & TEQUILA BAR zizzoscoffeehouse.com 5764 Calle Real LOS AGAVES 805.681.0766 7024 Marketplace Drive Paloma Restaurant & Tequila Bar 805.968.7024 is rich in family traditions and Fresh authentic Mexican food offers a fresh seasonal menu in a casual chic setting. Enjoy with creative dishes that pay daily specials, homemade salsa homage to some of Mexico’s bar, complimentary chips and al finest regional flavors. fresco dining. palomagoleta.com los-agaves.com
NATURAL CAFÉ 6990 Marketplace Drive 805.685.2039 Fresh, healthy, and natural ingredients to make great tasting, healthy dishes from salads, burgers, sandwiches, and pizzas. thenaturalcafe.com
7 2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE A Day in Goleta
Experiencing everything the Goleta Valley has to offer in one day is no easy task. The Live like a local: valley—a coastal plain, to be geographically correct—lies comfortably between the soaring Santa Ynez Mountains to the north and the sparkling blue waters of the Santa Enjoy the authenticity Barbara Channel to the south. of our outdoorsy Start your morning right with a homemade pastry and freshly brewed coffee at ANNA’S BAKERY in the CAMINO REAL MARKETPLACE (shown at left). The aromas emanating from Anna’s are hard to resist, so treat yourself to the extra calories. You’ll be burning them off activities, natural in no time. Enjoy the morning sun from the patio and check out some of the surrounding shops and big-name stores as you may decide to return later in the day for some retail beauty and unique therapy. If you’re here on a Thursday or Sunday, wander through the stalls of the SANTA BARBARA FARMERS MARKET, which showcases some of the Central Coast’s finest organic Southern California produce and flowers. After breakfast, head west down Hollister Avenue, Goleta’s primary thoroughfare, to amenities. the GOLETA BUTTERFLY GROVE in the SPERLING PRESERVE on the ELLWOOD MESA. Look for the parking lot across from Ellwood School. Choose a path through the native coastal brush land and head for the bluff top. As the broad vista unfolds before you, take in endless views west to the picturesque Gaviota coast, east to the Devereux Slough and Coal Oil Point, south across the Channel to the Channel Islands, and to the north of mountains and foothills. The scenic trails across the mesa are easy to navigate and suitable for hikers of most abilities. Head down the bluff trail to ELLWOOD BEACH, a favorite of local sunbathers, swimmers and surfers, or circle back through the groves of eucalyptus and watch for the thousands of orange and black Monarch butterflies that have colonized these trees as a stop along their famed annual migration route. Drive back east down Hollister Avenue toward Old Town Goleta, the historic commercial heart of the area where one can still find an eccentric collection of antique dealers, ethnic food stores and novelty shops, as well as the prominent GOLETA VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER. For a quick bite to eat, stop at SAGE & ONION CAFE or PEPE’S MEXICAN FOOD. For a full-service meal with a view of the airport, visit the HIGH SIERRA GRILL.
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Sandpiper Golf Club
Lake Los Carneros Stow House
Step back in time and polish up on local history at the GOLETA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S STOW HOUSE and the neighboring SOUTH COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM, both situated on the grounds of what was once the 1,000-plus-acre Rancho La Patera. Learn about the ranch’s significant contributions to the lemon industry at the turn of the 20th century and the Stow family’s involvement in California politics. Truly a treasure in the valley, charming Stow House is notable for its unique Gothic Revival architecture (see p. 47 to learn more). The Railroad Museum is housed in Southern Pacific’s 1901 Goleta depot and features the “Goleta Short Line” miniature train.
From Stow House, take the trail down to LAKE LOS CARNEROS. Stop at the 25-acre lake where children can feed the ducks and look for frogs. Farmer’s Market Nestled in the foothills above Goleta is GLEN ANNIE GOLF COURSE. This golf facility has beautiful views of the mountains, valley and ocean. If you want to golf right on the ocean, head down to SANDPIPER GOLF CLUB. Loosen up and practice your swing at the driving range or simply relax and soak in the sun and the views with a cold drink on the clubhouse patio.
If you want to enjoy the indoors, visit ZODO’S BOWLING AND BEYOND. Enjoy fun for the entire family at their 24-lane bowling alley and arcade, complete with a full service restaurant and bar, Z’S TAP HOUSE & GRILL, which features 40 beers on tap! Nothing beats a sunset stroll along a California beach to top off a long day. Just outside and east of the UCSB campus is GOLETA BEACH COUNTY PARK, an expansive arc of glistening white sand, rolling surf and towering palm trees. The 29-acre park is managed and maintained by the Santa Barbara County Parks Department and is one of the county’s most popular outdoor destinations Sit and relax with your feet virtually in the sand at the BEACHSIDE BAR & CAFÉ, known for delicious clam chowder and the favorite “Back bar Margarita,” and marvel at the brilliant colors as the sun sets on another perfect day in the Goleta Valley.
South Coast Railroad Museum
9 OURMonarchs FAMOUS BUTTERFLIES Each fall, the western monarch butterfly population migrates southeast from the west side of the Rocky Mountains to various sites along the California coast. Goleta is fortunate to be home to multiple monarch overwintering sites, the largest of which is the Goleta Butterfly Grove, located along Devereux Creek on the city-owned Ellwood Mesa Sperling Preserve. The Monarch population typically peaks the first week in January, and it is an amazing experience to see these beauties. In the morning and on cool days, the monarchs hang in large clusters on the eucalyptus trees, and can be seen basking in the sun and flying throughout the grove on warm afternoons. The monarchs are most active during their mating season in late January before they begin their migration northeast to For more information, visit the western Rockies. GoletaButterflyGrove.com In decades past, the Grove population The Goleta monarch overwintering habitat enhance the visitors’ experience by sparking peaked at 100,000. As recent as 2005, is designated an Environmentally Sensitive curiosity, helping visitors build observational the monarch population at Ellwood Habitat Area (ESHA), and is protected by skills, and providing information about Main was more than 54,000. The exact both the California Coastal Commission and reason for this change in population butterfly biology, behaviors and migration. the City of Goleta, which owns and maintains is unknown—theories include habitat These community volunteers are present the grove. destruction, exotic parasite predation at the grove each Saturday and Sunday and the loss of milkweed (the only In 2007, Goleta developed a docent program (weather permitting) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., food source for monarch caterpillars) to provide Grove visitors with on-site and lead field trips for school and community because of drought. educational opportunities. The docents groups during the week. getting there The Grove Butterfy Grove is accessible through the Sperling Preserve at Ellwood Mesa Parking Lot. If you’re traveling northbound on the 101, take the Storke Road/ Glen Annie Road exit and turn left toward the ocean. Turn right on Hollister Avenue. After approximately 1.25 miles, you’ll see the Ellwood Mesa Parking Lot on the left. If you’re traveling southbound on the 101, exit at Hollister Avenue and continue straight on Hollister for approximately ½ mile. Turn right into the Ellwood Mesa Parking Lot. Additional parking is available on the weekends at Ellwood School.
10 2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Goleta Butterfl y Grove
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11 2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Local Fun
ICE IN PARADISE Now you can enjoy the beach during the day and spend the evening on the ice. Ice in Paradise is new to Goleta and open for public skating, hockey and fi gure skating lessons. Stay warm with a hot beverage from locally owned and operated Zizzo’s Cof ee, located inside.
CLOUD 10 JUMP With 19,000 square feet, kids will have plenty of space to have fun at Cloud 10 Jump. This Jump Club is a fi tness playground for all ages with a trampoline, dodge ball, and half-pipe court.
ZODO’S BOWLING & BEYOND Come to Zodo’s for open bowling during the day or in the evening for glow bowling and fun music. Kids will enjoy hours of fun at the family-friendly arcade with activities and games for a wide variety of ages.
WEST WIND SANTA BARBARA DRIVE-IN Enjoy a night at the movies at the only drive-in movie theater in Southern California.
12 Goleta’s roots in agriculture remain strong with local farms offering fresh, seasonal fare. From the only coffee farm Goleta in the continental United States to Patricia Bragg’s legacy, Goleta offers a unique Grows eco-tourism experience.
Green Bragg apples
BRAGG LIVE FOODS Goleta’s agriculture is characterized by the commitment to organic farming and good health lead by Bra’gg Live Foods, founded in 1912. Bragg’s farm spawns over 120 acres of the Goleta coast. Mature walnut trees loaded with chartreuse and apple orchards decorate this natural landscape.
FAIRVIEW GARDENS Fairview Gardens is located on twelve and a half acres in the center of Goleta. They produce over one hundred different fruits and vegetables. All of their produce is grown organically, in a manner that optimizes the health of the farm’s ecosystem. Visit the Farm Stand located off of Fairview Avenue open Monday-Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at noon.
FARMERS MARKET The Santa Barbara Farmers Market Association is made up of over berries at the Market 130 local farmers. Each week the farmers display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity is available year round rain or shine. Goleta markets are Thursday and Sunday at Camino Real Marketplace.
GOOD LAND ORGANICS Hidden in the coastal foothills of Goleta at an elevation of 650 feet, Good Land Organics cultivates a wide range of extraordinary crops such as cherimoyas, finger limes, coffee, and more. The Coffee Educational Tour, offered seasonally, lets you visit the only coffee farm of the continental United States. Good Land Organics also accommodates private tours during harvest season and in the fall and winter months. Jay, Good Land Organics
13 2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE On the Coast, Down to Earth Discover Goleta’s natural beauty and boundless recreation
HIKING: For those who love outdoor adventure, Goleta has some of the best hiking anywhere, and lots of it! You can find hiking trails with maps, topographical information, and directions to the trailheads at SantaBarbaraHikes.com. Their map of the Front Country and Beach Hikes is a great place to Goleta’s start, or you can learn more about hiking on Camino Cielo, in the San Rafael Wilderness, or with the Sierra Club in other beautiful weather, areas of their website. GOLETA BEACH: It’s known for its long fishing pier and sunny beaches, sunbathing beaches, but the 29 acres of Goleta Beach are often a destination for bicyclists on the area’s paved trail hiking, biking system. Between the lively restaurant and BBQ picnic areas are volleyball, horseshoes and children’s playgrounds. Plan and kid-friendly to spend the day as park features include BBQ grills, beach access, swimming, benches or picnic tables, bike trails, bird watching, boating, fishing, group picnic areas, horseshoes, activities offer and a fun playground. something to CAMPUS POINT is a favorite boogie boarding and surf spot for both local residents and UCSB students alike. During meet everyone’s low tides you can find starfish, sea anemones and other fascinating sea life along the shoreline tide pools. idea of fun. HASKELL’S BEACH is a narrow beach surrounded by beautiful walking trails. Known for its great surf and picturesque sunsets, Haskell’s is the perfect beach for an evening stroll.
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Wine lovers don’t have to travel far for world-class wine and tasting experiences. Santa Ynez mountains along the coast combined with the unique microclimates and soils of Santa Barbara County provides local winemakers with the highest quality and wide selection of grapes. Goleta is nestled between the coast and the mountains making Wit the gateway to wine country in Santa Barbara County.
Spend an afternoon with views of the vineyards at ZACA MESA WINERY & VINEYARDS (zacamesa.com), the first winery to plant a Syrah in the Santa Barbara County.
For tasting room hours, please contact individual winery.
FOLEY FOOD & WINE SOCIETY TASTING ROOM (foleyfoodandwinesociety.com) at Bacara Resort & Spa offers flights from the Society’s participating wine partners, including Chalk Hill and Kuleto Estate, in its elegant setting.
Enjoy a glass of wine while creating your own lovely gift basket at SANTA BARBARA GIFT BASKETS (santabarbaragiftbaskets.com), located in Old Town Goleta.
16 2016 OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Getting Here & Staying Here
GETTING TO GOLETA IS EASY BY AIR, ROAD OR RAIL. HIGHWAY 101 RUNS DIRECTLY THROUGH THE GOLETA AND SERVES AS THE PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION ARTERY. THE SANTA BARBARA AIRPORT IS LOCATED IN THE GOLETA VALLEY AND IS MINUTES AWAY FROM ALL LOCAL HOTELS.
TRANSPORTATION LODGING Hampton Inn PARKS AND 5665 Hollister Avenue Santa Barbara Municipal Bacara Resort & Spa Goleta, 93117 BEACHES Airport (SBA) 8301 Hollister Avenue 805.681.9800 Campus Point 500 Fowler Road Goleta, 93117 goleta.hamptoninn.com Paid parking located at Santa Barbara, 93117 805.968.0100 UCSB Marine Science Building 805.683.4011 bacararesort.com The Goodland flysba.com 5650 Calle Real Gaviota State Park Best Western PLUS Goleta, 93117 10 Refugio Beach Road By Air Pepper Tree Inn 805.964.6241 Goleta, 93117 3850 State Street thegoodland.com 805.968.1033 Alaska Air Santa Barbara, 93105 parks.ca.gov 1.800.252.7522 805.687.5511 / 1.800.338.0030 Inn of the alaskaair.com bestwesternpeppertreeinn.com Spanish Garden Girsh Park 915 Garden Street 7050 Phelps Road American Airlines/ Best Western PLUS Santa Barbara, 93101 Goleta, 93117 US Airways South Coast Inn 805.564.4700 805.968.2773 1.800.433.7300 5620 Calle Real spanishgardeninn.com girshpark.org aa.com Goleta, CA 93117 Motel 6 Goleta Beach Park United 805.967.3200 bestwesterncalifornia.com 5897 Calle Real 5986 Sandspit Road 1.800.United1 Goleta, 93117 Goleta, 93117 united.com Canary Hotel 805.964.3596 805.967.1300 31 W. Carrillo Street motel6.com sbparks.org By Rail Santa Barbara, 93110 Amtrak 805.884.0300 Pacifica Suites Haskell’s Beach 1.800.USA.RAIL (800.872.7245) canarysantabarbara.com 5490 Hollister Avenue Public Parking is located Santa Barbara, 93111 above the beach, right past amtrak.com Circle Bar B Ranch 805.683.6722 / 1.800.338.6722 Sandpiper Golf Course Goleta Station 1800 Refugio Road pacificasuites.com Sperling Preserve / 25 S. La Patera Lane Goleta, 93117 Ellwood Mesa Goleta, 93117 805.968.1113 Ramada Limited circlebarb.com 4770 Calle Real End of Hollister Avenue Goleta, 93117 Santa Barbara Station Santa Barbara, 93110 Courtyard Marriott Goleta 805.961.7500 209 State Street 805.964.3511 Santa Barbara cityofgoleta.org Santa Barbara, 93101 sbramada.com 401 Storke Road Stow Grove Park Santa Barbara Airbus Goleta, 93117 Super 8 Motel 580 N. La Patera Lane 750 Technology Drive 805.968.0500 6021 Hollister Avenue Goleta, 93117 Goleta, 93117 marriott.com Goleta, 93117 805.961.7500 805.964.7759 805.967.5591 Fess Parker’s cityofgoleta.org super8.com sbairbus.com Double Tree Resort Tucker’s Grove Santa Barbara 633 E. Cabrillo Boulevard 805 San Antonio Creek Road Santa Barbara, 93103 Metropolitan Santa Barbara, 93111 805.564.4333 / 1.800.879.2989 Transit District 805.568.2465 fpdtr.com 1020 Chapala Street sbparks.org Santa Barbara, 93101 805.963.3366 sbmtd.gov For a complete listing of local parks visit the City of Goleta at cityofgoleta.org, the Santa Barbara County Parks Department at sbparks.org or the Isla Vista Recreation & Park District at ivparks.org.
17 On the Coast, Down to Earth