- The list below includes 73 free or cheap things to do in or near Goleta, California, including 52 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Parks.
- From Goleta County Beach to Refugio State Park & Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Goleta and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Ynez and Los Olivos.
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Kids and adults are always delighted by a visit to the Goleta Butterfly Grove. The Grove features dozens of butterfly species and thousands of individual butterflies. They do not bite or sting.
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Protecting a wide variety of estuarine and coastal habitats, the Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve is located adjacent to Santa Barbara. It provides research and teaching resource.
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The Fairview Gardens in Goleta, California is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to urban farming and agriculture appreciation. It hosts a variety of programs for kids, teens and adults. Free self-guided tours are available without a reservation, and large groups may reserve guided tours.
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Aquasports Day Trips offers kayaking services and island trips for its clients. The main point of attraction seems to be the exploring of the island's sea caves.
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907 S Kellogg Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117
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West Wind Santa Barbara Drive-In is a classic drive-in movie theater with a snack bar that only uses digital projection. Every night they run either a double feature or a single feature with two showtimes.
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One of the few locations to offer horseback riding on the Central Coast, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch has rides lasting anywhere from 1.5 to 4 hours. Not truly a dude ranch though; the operation is run out of a motel.
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5711 Calle Real (Petrini's Comedy Hideaway Showroom), Goleta, CA 93117
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Rookie and veteran comedians perform at Comedy Hideaway. They have shows every Friday night.
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Featuring full digital movie showings, the West Wind Goleta Drive In is a drive-in movie theater that offers guests the opportunity to watch some of the latest released films. Amenities include weekly and family specials and snack concessions.
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At Zodo's – Bowling and Beyond, visitors can take advantage of glow bowling and lunch 'n bowl specials. The location also offers access to an arcade, a pro shop, and a tap house and grill.
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300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA 93117
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At the South Coast Railroad Museum, tourists can learn about the history and technology of the railroad industry. The location contains the Goleta Depot, which was a county railroad stationhouse built in 1901.