Isla Vista Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$603 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$603
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (57 reviews)
Santa Barbara’s Best
"Great experience and service, top quality hotel and restaurants, conveniently located from great places to visit. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$308 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$308
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Good value"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$498 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$498
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Old-school elevator takes a long time to arrive; not ideal if in a hurry, which means carrying luggage up or down flights of stairs. Check-out process was long and tedious because of a discrepancy in the price showing up in the hotel's system; the manager worked to honor the price shown on the invoice ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

2.5 out of 5
1018 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
"This was a nice comfortable suite with all the amenities we needed."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Casa Jardin
Tide Pool Villas

Tide Pool Villas

4.5 out of 5
26 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa ...
6/10 (71 reviews)
Quick trip
"Check in process is very slow and our room was not ready Beautiful property and great location"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Tide Pool Villas
Los Aguajes

Los Aguajes

2 out of 5
118 Los Aguajes Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and ...
Perfect place to stay near beach .
"A beautiful place very clean, communication with host was excellent. If you are planning to stay here just a word of advise there is no AC and second the train is very loud expect to be awake by all the way to 10:45."

Reviewed on 1 Sep. 2024

Los Aguajes
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Barbara

5/5(4 reviews)

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.

University of California, Santa Barbara
El Capitan State Beach

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.

El Capitan State Beach
Refugio State Beach

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.

Refugio State Beach
Nojoqui Falls Park

Nojoqui Falls Park

Explore the great outdoors at Nojoqui Falls Park, a lovely green space in Goleta. Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Nojoqui Falls Park
Gaviota Beach

Gaviota Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gaviota Beach during your trip to Gaviota?

Gaviota Beach
Gaviota State Park

Gaviota State Park

You can take time to visit Gaviota State Park during your travels to Goleta. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Gaviota State Park

Activities

Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

NZ$115
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

NZ$96
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Downtown Santa Barbara Helicopter Tour

Downtown Santa Barbara Helicopter Tour

NZ$248
per adult
Downtown Santa Barbara Helicopter Tour
You take 14 oz. of Dark or Milk Chocolate and add your choose of inclusions.

Make your own Chocolate Bark & Factory Tour

NZ$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Make your own Chocolate Bark & Factory Tour
Private Helicopter Tour in Santa Barbara

Private Helicopter Tour in Santa Barbara

NZ$248
per adult
Private Helicopter Tour in Santa Barbara
Private Mountain Helicopter Flight above Santa Barbara

Private Mountain Helicopter Flight above Santa Barbara

NZ$357
per adult
Private Mountain Helicopter Flight above Santa Barbara
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Cities near Isla Vista

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara