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Historic Hotels in Isla Vista
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Historic Hotels in Isla Vista
1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta3.0 star property
Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,000 reviews)
$224 nightly
The price is $251
$251 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (939 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(939 reviews)
$247 nightly
The price is $282
$282 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,196 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
(1,196 reviews)
$103 nightly
The price is $117
$117 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,000 reviews)
$192 nightly
The price is $220
$220 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
5. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton4.0 star property
Fairview
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,104 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,104 reviews)
$200 nightly
The price is $229
$229 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
6. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,574 reviews)
7.8/10
Good
(1,574 reviews)
$87 nightly
The price is $101
$101 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,493 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,493 reviews)
$144 nightly
The price is $165
$165 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,009 reviews)
$100 nightly
The price is $114
$114 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,195 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,195 reviews)
$180 nightly
The price is $209
$209 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
7.8/10
Good
(1,012 reviews)
$109 nightly
The price is $124
$124 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,766 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(2,766 reviews)
$128 nightly
The price is $146
$146 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (317 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(317 reviews)
$177 nightly
The price is $202
$202 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
13. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,507 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,507 reviews)
$119 nightly
The price is $136
$136 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (75 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
$198 nightly
The price is $225
$225 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,439 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(2,439 reviews)
$152 nightly
The price is $173
$173 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
7.8/10
Good
(1,005 reviews)
$85 nightly
The price is $97
$97 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,016 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,016 reviews)
$197 nightly
The price is $225
$225 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,462 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,462 reviews)
$120 nightly
The price is $137
$137 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
20. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach
The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach4.0 star property
Summerland
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
10/10
Exceptional
(1 review)
$251 nightly
The price is $291
$291 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
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.
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.
Top landmarks in Isla Vista
Goleta Point
9.0/10 (52 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Goleta Point in Isla Vista. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Santa Barbara Orchid Estate and Goleta Butterfly Grove, both nearby.
Find out more about Isla Vista
What's Isla Vista Like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, why not consider Isla Vista? Take time to see places like Isla Vista Beach and UC SB Events Center while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Goleta Point and Devereux Beach.
How to Get to Isla Vista
Flying to:
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Isla Vista
- Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Isla Vista
Things to See and Do in and around Isla Vista
What to See in Isla Vista
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- Isla Vista Beach
- UC SB Events Center
- Goleta Point
- Devereux Beach
Things to Do near Isla Vista:
- Ucsb Labyrinth (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
- Sandpiper Golf Club (2.9 mi/4.7 km away)
- Camino Real Marketplace (1.3 mi/2 km away)
- Glen Annie Golf Club (2.2 mi/3.6 km away)
- Devereaux Slough (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
Other Popular Isla Vista Attractions
- Campus Beach
- Sands Beach
When Is the Best Time to Visit Goleta?
- Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 71°F)
- Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 56°F)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 3 inches of rainfall)