Best Things to Do in Goleta
12 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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South Coast Railroad Museum
Located in El Encanto Heights, the South Coast Railroad Museum preserves the historic Goleta Depot from 1901. The site features a miniature railroad, a Southern Pacific bay-window caboose, and a model train layout depicting Goleta and Santa Barbara in the early 1940s.
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Stow House
Stow House is a U.S. historical landmark located in El Encanto Heights. The former headquarters of Rancho La Patera now serves as the headquarters for the Goleta Historical Society, preserving and interpreting Goleta Valley history.
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Art, Design & Architecture Museum
The Art, Design & Architecture Museum is an attraction within the University of California, Santa Barbara campus. It showcases a collection of art and design pieces in the 65 Block area.
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Ranchyard and History Education Center
The Ranchyard and History Education Center is an attraction located in El Encanto Heights.
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The Animals of the Stow House Ranch Yard
The Animals of the Stow House Ranch Yard is an attraction located in El Encanto Heights.
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The Cheadle Center Overlook
The Cheadle Center Overlook is an attraction located in the 68 Block neighborhood.