Goleta Beach, Public beach in Santa Barbara County, United States.
Goleta Beach stretches along 29 acres of grassy parkland, featuring a 1,500-foot fishing pier and miles of paved biking trails along the Pacific coast.
The beach area transformed from a natural sandspit into a recreational destination in 1945 when additional sand was spread to create the current shoreline.
The beach hosts numerous community events throughout the year while maintaining its role as a vital habitat for endangered snowy plovers and migrating shorebirds.
The park provides free parking, restrooms, showers, barbecue grills, volleyball courts, and beach wheelchairs available through advance reservation at 805-967-1300.
Over 1.5 million visitors annually make this location the most frequented park in the Santa Barbara County system, experiencing coastal erosion of 20 feet per year.
Location: Santa Barbara County
GPS coordinates: 34.41470,-119.83780
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:40
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