Ellwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Sandpiper Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Goleta at Sandpiper Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
University of California, Santa Barbara
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of California, Santa Barbara during your travels in Goleta. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.
Isla Vista Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Isla Vista Beach during your trip to Goleta? Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's sunsets.
Gaviota Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gaviota Beach during your trip to Goleta?
El Capitan State Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at El Capitan State Beach during your travels in Goleta? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Refugio State Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Refugio State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Goleta. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Ellwood Hotel Deals
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Very nice atmosphere, the beautiful grounds. The restaurants. Everything was perfect we will be back!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Comfortable and clean stay!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Very nicely remodeled & refurbished old hotel. Great location on State Street - lots of restaurants, bars, and interesting shops. Walking distance to wharf & some historical sites. Hotel could use some sheer shades on windows. Only choice was "no shades/windows totally uncovered," or black out shades ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Overall a great place to stay. Location is great, property was clean, and good amenities (for our room with two queen beds: two tables with chairs, mini fridge, and safe). No microwave though, if that’s something you were looking for. Small flat screen tv with Direct TV, was a little difficult to ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Hotel was nice but I felt the bathroom floor was not clean. After removing my pants, I picked them up off the floor and they were covered in a white dust/ residue. Hotel staff were great, especially the lady doing breakfast. She made the whole stay worth it!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. They supply conditioning shampoo, I was disappointed there wasn't conditioner. I should have brought my own.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ellwood
Winchester
While there might not be top attractions in Winchester, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club.
Isla Vista
You'll enjoy the beaches and live music in Isla Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at UC SB Events Center or Isla Vista Beach.
Old Town
When in Old Town, you can plan a visit to UC SB Events Center and Goleta Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fairview
If you're spending some time in Fairview, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond are top sights worth seeing.
Gaviota
If you're spending some time in Gaviota, Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park are top sights worth seeing.
