Goleta Beach Park - Goleta, California

Address: 5986 Sandspit Rd, Goleta, CA 93117, United States.
Phone: 8055682461.
Website: countyofsb.org
Specialties: Park, Public beach, Tourist attraction.
Other points of interest: On-site services, Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Barbecue grill, Picnic tables, Public toilet, Slides, Swings, Good for kids, Good for kids birthday, Playground, Dogs allowed.
Opinions: This company has 2883 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.5/5.

📌 Location of Goleta Beach Park

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Goleta Beach Park

Located in Goleta, California, USA, Goleta Beach Park is a popular tourist destination that offers a range of amenities and activities for visitors of all ages.

The park's scenic beach is a major draw, with its spaciously long shoreline and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. The beach is also home to a rickety pier, a few picnic tables, and a barbecue grill, making it an ideal spot for a family day out.

Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including swimming, sunbathing, and beach volleyball. The park also features a playground and a variety of public toilets and parking facilities.

One of the park's greatest strengths is its dog-friendliness. The park allows dogs on leashes, and there are plenty of grassy areas where they can run off-leash.

Despite some issues with cleanliness, the park is generally well-maintained and easy to navigate. However, it's worth noting that the park can get crowded, especially during peak season.

Features and Amenities

Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance
On-site services
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public toilets
Slides
Swings
Dogs allowed on leashes
Birthday parties for kids

Other points of interest

countyofsb.org

Overall, Goleta Beach Park is a great destination for families, dog owners, and anyone looking for a relaxing day out by the beach.

With its stunning views, range of amenities, and dog-friendly atmosphere, it's easy to see why this park is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

With over 2,883 reviews on Google My Business, visitors can get a sense of what to expect from their visit. The overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars, with many reviewers praising the park's scenic beauty and friendly atmosphere.

👍 Reviews of Goleta Beach Park

Allie

4/5

Spaciously long beach, nice views, quiet and pretty clean except for lots of driftwood, dried hydrozoans all over with a slightly rickety pier. People were nice and very dog friendly. The park was fenced off for some reason but there were still a couple places to grill outside the fenced area.

Jamie R.

2/5

Seems this lovely beach area is continually in flux. Its been long years of different reconstructions.

Lately the park is an odd combination of invasive weeds with foxtails, stickers and fences with newer grass and other plantings that cannot be used.

The bathrooms are open and functional but can be soaking wet, even the toilet paper is soaking wet with toilets very difficult to flush.

The pier is very nice for fishing and taking in the view. It's tended to be a lot cleaner and more pleasant for walking on now with less multiple but unattended hordes of fishing poles and debris now that the restaurant is finally open (at least for lunch.)

The beach itself has undergone structural changes over the years, some good, some not. The birds and sealife have tended to return but there are still problems.

This park often seems to be more of an experimental process to remedy it's many issues than a place to simply enjoy. Its unclear why so much effort has not resulted in a completed project. Perhaps some day soon, it will be truely beautiful once again.

Rubicelia M. D. C.

4/5

No parking fees..good family beach not packed..nice getaway..lots of parking spaces..public restrooms near & lots of trash dispensers near. Had a great time.

Ashley H.

3/5

It was beautiful, easy to get to, free parking and fun......BUT when I tried to rinse my feet from the sand, there was sticky deposits covering my feet, I thought was sap, I now think was oil or something but also saw that there was a sewage leak earlier this year, although I hate that thought. It ruined my sandals and took over 24 hours to scrub off.

U Y.

4/5

The beach at sunset in autumn and winter is incredibly beautiful. However, there’s too much seaweed, and no one is cleaning it up.

Bernard J.

5/5

Nice park along the beach. Pretty calm but plenty of people out and about on a nice Saturday evening. Lots of free parking and some amazing views from the pier!

LvnLifeJoyfully

5/5

This is a beautiful peaceful beach near the Santa Barbara Airport

Teri S.

5/5

Great little beach area. Not crowded.