Most of Goleta is composed of suburban family homes and condos. Here is where the families associated with the industrial park and UCSB reside. Others commute the five miles to more expensive Santa Barbara. Goleta north in the search is the area on the mountain side of the 101 freeway and Goleta south is the area on the beach side.
Isla Vista – The community of “IV” is adjacent to the University of California at Santa Barbara. During the school year it is a beehive of activity with student activity day and night. In the summer when they leave, it becomes quiet, almost bucolic
Foothills – From “Pill Hill” where a large number of physicians reside and enjoy the views to Rancho Embarcadero there are many lovely, hidden areas to explore.
Beach – One of the most “reasonable” areas sits next to the Butterfly Refuge and the Ellwood Bluffs. . More exclusive properties can be found at More Mesa