I travel between SoCal and Central Coast and randomly decided to follow a road to this small but worthwhile spot. Parking is free and there are picnic benches and BBQ stands. The beach offers shells, kelp beds, interesting photo opportunities, and a pier. The walk to the water is very easy, there's not a lot of sand to deal with. The pier connects to the other side of the parking lot for ease of access. There are a few disabled parking spots but all spots are within easy walking distance.
People here are enjoying the sunshine, breeze and the beautiful sea seeing! It’s a nice place for families, friends and couples. You can even see the wonderful sunset here. In the weekend, lots of people have bbq and picnics. Goleta Beach is the best place to relax! There’s a natural trail nearby, so you can go biking or jogging here!
Great beach for walking or picnicking. Plenty of easy parking. If the tide is low enough and you choose to go left, you will have to cross the Goleta slough, but are rewarded with miles and miles of uncrowded beach to walk on. If you go right you will head towards UCSB and Campus Point.
I stopped here to eat a take out sandwich and wait for my flight out of Santa Barbara. It was a relaxing stop and not crowded around noon on a week day. It is only 5 minutes and two turns from the airport. I rated only 4 stars just because of the age of the facilities and the construction renovating the parking lot or facilities. It is easy to park near the water and the beach is easily accessible from the parking lot. I found it relaxing to sit near the ocean and listen to the waves - a rare experience for me. The pier goes far out into the water and is another experience to be away from the hustle and bustle of people and be in solitude. There were only perhaps two fishermen that I past as I walked to the end of the pier. I would visit again if in the area and I had the time.
Clean, sea gulls didn't snatch our food to the end...guess someone is training them to be nicer. Parking area is small but the park is small...so no issues. Water was great and clean, beautiful. Picnic area available but only for one at a time. Life guard tower no life guard. Pier present nothing at the end. People were spear fishing...makes you wonder what is lurking though. The Beach is just gorgeous to be at.
A very pleasant park north of Santa Barbara on the coast. There is a fishing pier, long sandy beaches, and a grassy area for picnics and BBQs. The parking is free and there are public restrooms. Paved bike trails run through the park and beyond. A playground for children and much more are also on site. Great place to spend the day on the coast...
Such a nice beach! The parking was crazy easy. It wasn't crowded on a Sunday. The bathrooms were convenient and clean enough. Picnic tables and grassy areas are nice for get-togethers. Lots of shells and rocks for kids to be entertained with.
27Jan22Continue my journey from 26thMy first trip from 101 San Diego to 101@1 San Francisco by coastwayAfter overnight stay at Extended Stay@Santa Barbara 6.30am early morning visited Santa Barbara beach@GOLETA BEACH to view SUNRISE … It was awesome beautiful and perfect timing 7.05am on the month of JAN to see SUNRISE at this location
Love this spot.you can fish off the pier or walk down the beach with your dogon leash.free parking and they have bbq.grwat place to luanch a kayak and fish
Goleta Beach Park is a great park and beach to visit if in Goleta or near UC Santa Barbara. The park offers free parking, picnic areas, a nice beach, a long pier, and great views of the coastline, UCSB, and Channel Islands.
