Located on the coast of California, just north of Santa Barbara, Goleta is approximately 330 miles south of San Francisco and 90 miles north of Los Angeles. The climate is mild and sunny all year, with an average daytime temperature between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit (16 and 21 degrees Celsius). Goleta attire is generally California casual, and transportation and sightseeing services are abundant.
Large ranches once blanketed the valley, growing lima beans, walnuts, lemons and avocados. Today, Goleta proudly maintains that rich agricultural heritage while enjoying the fruits of a world-class research university, a wealth of open space and breathtaking coastal views, and top-notch recreational facilities and opportunities. Not to mention some of the best shopping around!