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Goleta South Santa Barbara Neighborhood
North and South Goleta is separated by the scenic Pacific Coast Highway 101.The two are bounded on the West and East by Highway 154 -- considered the entrance to the Santa Ynez Wine Country -- and Winchester Canyon Road. Collectively known as the Goleta Valley, it was a prominent lemon-growing region in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Goleta South is known for its fine beaches and high-tech industry. It is home to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).
Once primarily agricultural, it turned into a high-tech region following World War II. Goleta Valley residents supported the construction of Cachuma Lake, which provided water to the town and enabled a housing boom after the war. Establishing significant research and aerospace firms in the area, Goleta South remains a bedroom community for the city of Santa Barbara.
The climate is mild and sunny all year, with an average daytime temperature between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit making it perfect for year-round activities.
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History of Goleta
Six thousand-year-old Native American village remains have been excavated near the airport making Goleta one of the oldest historical sites in Santa Barbara. Paradoxically, it is one of the youngest residential districts having been incorporated in 2002.
In the old days The Turnpike Stage Road ended near present day San Marcos High School. The toll road was used for getting over San Marcos Pass into the Santa Ynez valley for those traveling north toward Santa Maria and on to San Francisco.
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What to See and Where to Go
Historical sites in Goleta include the Stow House, an 1872 structure stocked with period furnishings. The grounds include the Goleta History Museum, a working blacksmith shop, a maritime museum and carriage house. Also in Goleta South is the South Coast Railroad Museum, whose waiting rooms have been restored and are open to the public.
Covering over 78 pristine beachfront acres, the Bacara Resort evokes a feeling of a Mediterranean village cliff-top retreat with its terra cotta tile roofs, covered archways and wooden trellises. Located just ten minutes from Santa Barbara Airport, the resort's guests have -- at their fingertips -- the most advanced modern conveniences and cutting edge technologies. This upscale resort offers modern conveniences as well as a glimpse into the golden age of Hollywood.
Notable for its unique population of UCSB and SBCC students, Isla Vista sits directly adjacent to the beach and the strong beach culture is an important facet of the town's identity.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
The city's premiere annual event is the Goleta Lemon Festival." The event is held on two weekend days in October. Filled with sumptuous lemon food, a fantastic family atmosphere and abundance of entertainment and activities, it has become the most anticipated event in the Valley.
At the Monarch Butterfly Grove, these beautiful orange and black specimens appear in late October clustering by the thousands on the Eucalyptus trees' leaves. They travel over the Sierra Mountains and west of the Rockies and some come from as far away as Canada to escape the colder temperatures of the north. The annual arrival is simply a breathtaking site to behold.
The Music in the Park Concert Series, located at Girsh Park, will be held each and every Sunday evening starting in September, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm until early October.
The annual Isla Vista Juggling Contest is the oldest continuously running juggling festival in the United States.
If you like to swim, you might consider entering the Six-Mile Ocean Swim at Goleta Beach.
Located in Goleta South is the area's major airport. Recognized as one of the few remaining salt marsh habitats in California, about one-half of the airport property - about 430 acres - is comprised of the Goleta Slough Ecological Reserve. Nearly 80-acres of this coastal wetland is currently undergoing planting, maintenance and monitoring as part of a restoration effort. | |
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Beaches/Parks/Entertainment
Goleta Beach has a little bit of everything for just about anybody with its long sandy beach flanked by a grassy field.
Check out the amazing geological formations at Gaviota Beach.
Rated in the top 25 best public golf courses in the country by Golf Digest, the Sandpiper Golf Club was designed by William F. Bell and includes rolling fairways and challenging greens all within a seaside links layout. It is ideal for both beginners and experienced golfers.
Popular with Goleta residents, Refugio State Beach offers excellent coastal fishing as well as trails and picnic sites. Palm trees planted near Refugio Creek give a distinctive look to the beach and camping area.
Coal Oil Point is a popular spot for surfers here in Goleta. With a short walk to Del Playa Park in Isla Vista you will see many UCSB students congregating here to enjoy the sun.
Lake Los Carneros is full of life. There are almost always frogs croaking, birds flitting around and all kinds of natural wildlife taking advantage of the warm weather.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
The Jewel of the South Coast
The More Mesa Preservation Coalition describes this 300-acre coastal bluff mesa located in the Goleta Valley as "one of the most outstanding scenic and environmentally sensitive pieces of undeveloped open space remaining on the Coast of Southern California. Its open grasslands provide both valuable habitat and miles of informal trails. With sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the coast, More Mesa is fronted by one of the largest and most pristine white sand beaches on Santa Barbara County's South Coast."
The City of Goleta is overseeing native grassland restoration activities at the Santa Barbara Shores Park and Sperling Preserve. The intent of the restoration is to expand the existing native grassland resource into an area dominated by non-native plant species.
SCHOOLS
The University of California, Santa Barbara's faculty includes five Nobel Prize winners! Established in 1944, it encompasses 989 acres near the coastline. Offering over 200 majors in its five schools and one graduate division, UCSB "ranks among higher-education leaders in the United States and Canada as one of only 62 research-intensive institutions elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities." Additionally, Newsweek named UCSB one of "America's 25 Hottest Colleges of 2005."
Goleta South's San Marcos High School is ranked among Newsweek's "Top High Schools in America." The national award winning marching band and drumline is a popular attraction at local events.
America's Best-Kept Secret
A flourishing, sun-kissed, relaxing environment makes Goleta one of America's best-kept secrets. Basking in sunshine, natural bounty, creativity, cultural sophistication and an appreciation for taking life at their own pace, Goleta South residents live the good life.
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