Goleta
City in California, United States
Overview
Goleta is a coastal city in Southern California known for its beautiful beaches, nature reserves, and proximity to UCSB. With a relaxed vibe, excellent weather, and a blend of family neighborhoods and student-friendly hotspots, Goleta offers a peaceful alternative to neighboring Santa Barbara.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
32,690
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.44°, -119.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$4,155
Local Cost
$2,920
Local Income
$4,600
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
12.0°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
1.7°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
404 mm
Internet Speed
244 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
3
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SBA
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 33 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.