Goleta Valley is Santa Barbara’s practical counterpart. It was established in 1875 with the arrival of its first post office but didn’t find a spot on the map until the 1950s, when the University of California, aerospace companies turned it into a Santa Barbara suburb. Today this is where high-tech companies flourish, university students call home, & parents raise their kids. This town has a beautiful stretch of coast & beachside parks. The main attraction in this coastal area is the University of California, a Nobel laureate—rich campus that spreads across 989 acres along the California coastline. The University sits on the foundation of Santa Barbara’s old coastal fort & boasts one of the most spectacular strips of beach in Santa Barbara. Be sure to tour some of the museums & galleries scattered throughout the campus.

Stop at the visitor center to pick up a campus map & brochures for one of the state’s most beautiful universities, or join a guided tour. www.ucsb.edu. (805) 893-2487

Tucked between lush green hillsides & the sparkling Pacific lies Goleta Valley. Just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, the Goleta community is characterized by comfortable single family homes, and outstanding public elementary and secondary schools. Plan on enjoying the many recreational opportunities, historic sites and seasonal festivals. Combining all that the area offers with a mild year-round climate and idyllic natural surroundings, it is easy to see why Goleta is the “Good Land”.

Price range from $500,000 - $5,000,000

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