Goleta, California is a town located in Santa Barbara County. It is one of the most charming and beautiful places in the region. Goleta is known for its stunning beaches, picturesque harbor, excellent restaurants, and world-class shopping. People from all over come to experience the charm of this coastal town. The locals of Goleta are known for their friendly attitude and helpful nature, making it an ideal destination for visitors. Reviews about Goleta tend to be extremely positive as people recognize its beauty and charm combined with its great services and amenities. The views of the ocean from certain areas are breathtaking and there are plenty of outdoor activities like golfing, fishing, boating or surfing available to enjoy. There are also many cultural activities such as art galleries or music events hosted throughout the year for people to explore and appreciate. People tend to find Goleta quite peaceful and relaxing making it a great vacation spot for those looking to get away from their busy lives.
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Great climate, community could be more connected - 11/26/2022
Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that.
Pros:
*The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which require cold temps. There's a reason homeless people enjoy it here year round: lower summer temps, and higher winter temps. Sleep outside year round.
*Money is everywhere. You can make money if you hustle. People are more motivated here, and do more with their days.
*Tons of outdoor activities to enjoy the amazing weather. Ocean meets the mountains so you can hike, bike, rock climb, on the same day you surf, paddle, sail, and swim. People are more active here.
Cons:
*It's expensive. You have to be rich, or killing yourself trying. People are so focused on the hustle, it's hard to connect. Lots of fun people who are gone the next day or week, without a lasting connection. They're so focused, they don't have time for you unless you add value to to their agenda. Lots of
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Too Rich For My Life Style - 5/15/2008
I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been important to me. At this time and place in my life, there isn't much of a choice whether or not I pay my water, electric, phone, insurance, gas, rent, gasoline and so forth. I find that I have almost no discretionary income since moving to California one year ago. This place abounds in sunny days and beaches to sun on, lots of cultural amenities, subjects to study, and all sorts of festivals and special events. It also abounds in long commutes, traffic jams, costly ticket prices, expensive restaurants, and rents that are
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