Pretty easy to find,just follow the signs for Coastal Access. Parking can be tricky but theres an overflow lot too. But it is a popular place. GREAT place for walking, running,people watching. The restaurant there had quite a line for lunch time so we moved on. Oh yah they have a dog washing station for your sandy pups,how cool is that.

Awesome beach and a great pier for fishing. Been coming here since I was a very little child. They have public restrooms and picnic areas from family size to large groups. They also have a play structure for children. They have rentals for kayaks and stand up paddle boards. The rangers and their helpful crews do a wonderful job maintaining the park and keeping it clean.They have brought debris basin rocks and sand that they out out into the water to help the beach retain its sand. While some people are against this I support it because you can clearly see it working. When I was a kid the beach was much bigger than it is today.

Beautiful, closer to natural (I assume,) beach with an abundance of birds and other wildlife. Also a great place to sit in a circle with people sharing their experience, strength and hope.I got into a rock stacking competition with a girl and we were able to build some nice little monuments before skipping rocks into the sunset.

One of the better beaches out in Santa Barbara. Free public parking and plenty of it too. The pier has great fishing. If you venture further to the east side of the pier, lots of secluded areas to enjoy a picnic.

Great place to swim right in the middle of the beach. Ocean is calm. No big wave breakers. Also good place to have a picnic, workout or go to the pier or restaurant.

Goleta Beach is delightful, especially in the off season times. There are picnic/BBQ areas, a playground, a waterfront restaurant, rocks to climb, grass area for walking/running/playing games, bird watching at the slough, and, at low tide, a long stretch of beach to meander along on slow days. The reason I have given it a 4 is because it is a challenge to get down to the actual beach.

A really nice getaway. Easy, and blissfully uncrowded on a weekday summer afternoon. Free parking too.

Stopped by for a bit, this is a very nice beach. But looks like it could get crowded easy. Will have to go back to check this place again and hopefully spend time in the water too.

Loved this beach! Dog friendly as long as theyre on a leash. Very clean. Plenty of space so it was easy to keep distance from other people.

Spent the day here on the pier fishing. It was a lovely day and lots of people were out with the family and friends enjoying the day. The park over looks the ocean and has a playground for children. People were riding their bicycles and enjoying the day.

Beautiful! Best sunny beach in all of SB all day long. Beaches are kept clean for the most part and parking is always available at least somewhere- for free even! The pier is wonderful and kept in decent repair for as aged as it is. My only primary concern is for the amount of people that go to this spot that are not wearing masks or gloves and they literally are touching everything from their face, to the railings, to the water fountain buttons, and some of them go in and out of the restroom so quick you know they did not wash their hands. Just dont touch anything while youre there!

This was an early afternoon lunch/dinner and it was the 3rd time that we ate there. The service and food were great and I would really return there to eat.

Arrived at Sunset and found myself with an awesome escape from the worries of covid and stress of life only for a moment. Look at the view; so serene. Restaurant is right on the beach. Quite outstanding

Waves were a little strong for our older dog but it was wonderful

I feel that Goleta beach is nice, but ignored in regards improvements and cleaning. I found it dry, dirty, even the green areas are dry...We are lucky to have our beac in Goleta, why not to pay more attention to upgrade the green areas.

Nice beach with lots of accessible sand. Easy to distance from others. There is plentiful parking! If youre worried about the amount of people there based on the cars, dont be. Youll be able to find a slice of sand just for you if you look for a minute.

Ill never understand why every bench is in full sun. You have to manually hold the shower open so good luck getting anything cleaned off and it actually increases the amount of water you need to use since youre one handed. This park was not planned well. The day I visited the toilet wouldnt flush as well.

Its nice to see the beach come back after the storm of 06 I enjoyed the sounds of nature and watched as a very limber young man performed spectacular martial arts moves.

We go during the week and its not crowded. Plenty of parking and the water is very wet!

Peaceful park overlooking the ocean with a beach below. Lots of wash up from the ocean but very nice views here! Dog friendly

I love this place. It is a wonderful place to get closer to mother nature. Heres a sample of what I mean.

Not at all crowded. Quiet. But water was murky, filled with seaweed. Unbeknownst to us, our feet was imprinted with TAR on the bottom. VERY had to remove.

Very clean beach! Beautiful weather. We were even treated to a local concert from a boat....a magical day!

Nice stretch of sandy beach with views of the Channel Islands and the Santa Ynez Mountains. There are several picnic tables and a small grill area and a few larger spots that can be reserved for large groups. There is a great Restaurant right on the beach that is a place that locals frequent. Adjacent to the restaurant is a pier that is great for walking and fishing. Great place to sunbathe or swim. Kayak rentals are available seasonally.

Beautiful place to stay, relax and enjoy the beach. And do a little fishing.

Nice place to watch the sunset or moon rise. Dont go swimming unless you check with the health department. The bacteria levels sometimes elevated. It is safer to stay off the water.

Very nice. Very clean. My son 20 and his friend 20 went to skate park. And I just chilled outside. Lots of room, tennis courts, and toys and covered areas.

Great food and right on the beach, what more can one ask for....oh yeah, great drinks.

Large county park with plenty of open space and picnic tables to accommodate large crowds. There is a big playground for the kids and several horseshoe pits for the adults. The palm trees are plentiful and spaced well for slack lining. The park is also equipped with several bathrooms.

Its beautiful there an great for bird watching an the rangers are friendly.

Its a cute place next to the ocean with a small marsh. I am not a beach person but I like the tranquility this place in the middle of the night. No one bothers you and the place is clean.

Smaller, with tables, definitely less crowds vs Santa Barbara beaches and parking easier. Just as pretty IMO, and theres a short, pier to fish off of. Not commercial like SB.there is also a pleasant 1980s decor, BUT pretty good restaurant on site, gets crowded on weekends. So thats saying something. Had UCSB daughter graduation dinner for 9 with drinks and tab only came out to $200,no appetizers or dessert but we were stuffed.

Easy to find and park, but the beach would need some cleaning.

The beach was nice, my kids really enjoyed it. However, when we were leaving and rinsing off, we noticed we had a tar like substance on our feet. Really hard to wash off, and we were only on the beach that day. My mother in law had a reaction to it and her feet swelled up and she got a nasty blister..

Its a very nice beach park, we come here when visiting my son in Santa Barbara.

Great beach and view along side UCSB campus. Local restaurant and bbq areas. Great beach for locals and the tourist looking to catch a glimpse of the coast in peace

Dinner at Beachside, great food, large portions and with a beautiful view

Nice atmosphere. A lot of parking at the time. We sat in our van and watched the ocean.

I miss the play area for the kids. Fishing: if u forget your bait they sell it on pier. There is a beach front restaurant with a Beautiful Goleta Beach view.

My dogs first time at the beach and she loved it and beach side cafe was the best and pet friendly we loved it.

Love GB 5 minutes from our front Door.

Lotta parking, ok beach, and nice fresh air.

Awesome place... calm and quiet... it has beautiful park, nice looking beach and the peir... loved it...

Beautiful place to watch the sunset or rise.

Beautiful beach. Well maintained. Ample parking, not to crowded, bathrooms were clean, and the atmosphere was pleasant. I definitely reccomend this park for families. The amenities offered like benches and bbq pits makes this park suitable for all day adventures.

This is a fairly nice beach park. Plenty of space. It is a bit unkempt. Even with covid restrictions it was a bit crowded. I enjoyed getting out and I really enjoyed venturing through the city of Goleta of which I found to be a truly charming city filled with very kind people.

Its not as inviting as other beaches in the areas. We were reprimanded for decluttering, yet properly disposing of excess which made us feel unwelcome as a homeless family. The showers are nice and bathrooms are generally open

While the other reviewers hit it on the dot: fantastic pier, restrooms, accommodations for events, I do want to also mention that this beach is much more rockier than the other sandy beaches in Santa Barbara so be wary of that.Regardless, however, this is a perfect place for family and BBQing and as someone who grew up with this beach I couldnt of wished for anything better.

Nice park right by the airport with the Beachfront Cafe a great restaurant right on the beach, lots of parking. Shared an interesting flavored flight of mimosas and a yummy turkey sandwich on great sourdough bread to eat at the airport while waiting.

Nice stretch of beach. Theres also a nice stretch of grass for picnicking or sunning without getting sandy. The pier was desolate, probably because it is March & windy. The cafe at the start of the pier offers snacks & food. Of note,the hours posted were sunrise to sunset,with signs posted for designated parking for vehicles 20&30 ft. Smooth sand no seashells but nice. Have fun be safe,needs or should have lifeguards on duty.

Wonderful view, pier, grassy park, sand and pebble beach.

Beautiful beach close to UCSB with nice park facilities and free parking. Great rock hounding along the beach and fishing off the pier. Only downside is I got a lot of tar on my feet so Id suggest bringing something to wash it off or wearing sandals.

Beautiful beach. The drive from LA isnt too bad and its worth every mile. Make sure you visit the botanical gardens while youre in the area!

UCSB - My cousin graduated with her Bachelors. Bittersweet moment now that she is leaving. We had a great time coming over to visit. Goodbye UCSB! Hope to see you again. ️

I loved visiting this beach in June 2018. Beautiful place! I certainly will return.

Easy and close beach access with plenty of parking. Nice small cliffs to climb and walk over. Playground and park benches to have fun on and relax. And the beachside restaurant for good meals and drinks.

Very peaceful beach next to a bird sanctuary.

Just a couple minutes from Santa Barbara airport. It is a great place to put your toes in the ocean if you are flying in from the midwest. The reataurant located at the beach is a great place to start your visit or say goodbye. My pics show a fire dept doing a water drill. Lifetime experience.

Long nice pier with the best sunset view and local fishers... Amazing palms trees with the montains as a background

I like Goleta park but its far from being my favorite in town! People should try Elingspark or Shoreline!

My family and I go to goleta pier as much as can to go crabbing!! Supwr nice everytime we go. Perfect for any family! A+++

Always a delight! Sometimes my gf and I just pull in with take out and eat while enjoying the fresh air and sound of the waves crashing while we ear.

Chill beach to hang while visiting UCSB. Clean bathrooms and easy parking.

Went to the park on a beautifully sunny and warm weekday to.paint some of the locally famous views: the Goleta Notch, the slough, the shoreline, the cave across the slough, etc. There was plenty of free parking. The mountains were blue in the distance, as was the ocean. (see photos). What an incredibly precious resource we have!

Decent little beachside park.

Amazing view. Some spots and tables for barbecue. The UCBA is at walking distance. We just walked around as it was windy and quite cold for us.

Nice beach. Could not walk in sands for long due to water level. Friendly seagull birds, cicular bay, extended walk o University in chill weather made us to spend 3 hrs

Favorite place, allow pet,.plastic provided

Our favorite fishing pier. the only local. The next closes is about 80 miles. Always busy. Popular spot. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets! Great spot to stop and picnic lunch. Pet and kid friendly.

Good place to come and have a hang out bbq. Beach is alright, not the best but is still a top quick visit beach. The pier is fun to fish off.

Nice beach. Lots of walking and a long pier if you like walking piers. Clean beach too.

Love this place! Harbor restaurant is good. The pier was beautiful.

Amazing place to sit walk talk.

Nice beach but shut down for now due to covid19.

Always a great place to fish and just hang out with family. Bathrooms are clean and stocked.

The ocean is amazing

Beautiful and well kept.

Lovely place with astonishing views. You will have the sea in front of you and the mountains to your back. Many Palms around and a great place for family or friends to gather around a barbecue lunch or dinner. There is a play space for kids to enjoy their times while the parents are enjoying theirs.

Good beach for launching kayaks and SUPs.

Was fun, found a cave, but, a park-like substance is everywhere. Ruins shoes, clothing, anything that comes in contact with the water...yuck!

I love that half the park stays open all the time. Makes for a good place to go and unwind at strange times. The other half closes at sundown and its pretty good for nice beach parties. Ive had a few birthdays there over the years. Good place to go :)

Nice people were considerate and social distanced

Love this beach. Clean waves are not big so its nice for swimming.

A beautiful spot littered with trash. I walked less than a quarter mile and picked up over 18 single use water bottle caps. Please consider getting a reusable water bottle that you can refill. Also please consider being a steward for your planet and pick up some trash. Thanks.

Super beautiful beach. Gorgeous place for a sunset and a dip in the water.

Fresh and cool beach

As beaches go, not so good this one. Seaweed covers the beach. And walking on the sand that shows thru will get you that spots on the soles of your feet.

Nice walk out the pier among the fishermen

Beautiful beach with nice ocean view and a nice fishing pier.

Cool beach.. great access and scenery.

Needs maintenance and had a pretty bad smell all around.

Perfect

Beautiful sunset, palm trees and ocean waves!

Here is where I record an instagram story with a metal song

Awesome place for a BBQ and to hang out with the family. Easy access and clean restrooms. BBQ Grills available near the beach and around the park.

Its okay to lounge on the beach. Im used to San Diego beaches. I walked into the water just for a minute to get my feet wet. The water is murky and full of seaweed. Got tar stains on my feet, prolly from the off-shore oil rigs.

I grew up here!

Im from this place and it has so many memories. Check out the beach side restaurant great food and drinks. People are so happy here.

Great beach to play on and stay socially distant.

Wode are.good place