Old Town neighborhood overview
Old Town Goleta is a walkable, centrally located district with small-town character, local dining, and easy access to parks, beaches, and Goleta’s employment centers. Offering some of the area’s most approachable home prices, Old Town attracts buyers seeking convenience, proximity to services, and a practical coastal lifestyle without suburban sprawl.
Centered along Hollister Avenue, the neighborhood offers a mix of modest bungalows, older ranch-style homes, updated cottages, and small multifamily properties. While most homes sit on smaller parcels than northern Goleta neighborhoods, Old Town’s appeal lies in its walkability, community parks, and quick access to bike paths, transit, UCSB, and Highway 101.
Residents enjoy being near Goleta Beach, the Obern Trail, the Camino Real Marketplace, the Goleta Valley Community Center, and the city’s growing restaurant scene. For commuting, major employers — including UCSB, the tech corridor, the airport, and Cottage Hospital’s Goleta campus — are just minutes away.
Old Town Goleta suits buyers seeking convenient living with strong access to services, outdoor recreation, and everyday amenities — all within a connected, evolving community atmosphere.
Old Town highlights
- Some of Goleta’s most affordable entry pricing
- Walkable to shops, cafes, parks, and local services
- Easy access to UCSB, Goleta Beach, and employment centers
- Quick connections to biking routes, transit, and Highway 101
- Practical lifestyle in a central location
Getting around Old Town
Getting around Old Town by foot, bike, or public transit
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- Dos Pueblos High School
- El Camino Elementary
- Goleta Valley Junior High
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