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A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A building with a central archway, potted plants, and a tiled roof.

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and hanging pendant lights.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town, 1.4 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Mario

AED 1,113

AED 1,272 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bar seating, and a chalkboard menu.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town, 2 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

W Scott

AED 808

AED 922 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

A spacious living room with a large dark wood dining table, comfortable seating, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

3. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood, 2.5 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Sarajean

AED 907

AED 1,036 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, hanging plants, and a rustic brick wall.

A hotel entrance with a wooden ceiling, a central seating area, and potted plants.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, hanging plants, and a bar area.

4. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairview, 2.9 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Erik

AED 735

AED 842 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

5. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview, 3 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Sukhpreet

AED 731

AED 834 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.

A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, dumbbells, and a bench.

6. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town, 3 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Kenneth

AED 711

AED 812 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a table with two chairs.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a welcome sign, and a number 6 sign.

A vending machine with various beverage options and a refrigerated display case with snacks.

7. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview, 2.3 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

BARTHOLOMEW A

AED 367

AED 430 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

8. Marina Beach Hotel

15.1 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Lori

AED 609

AED 694 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.

A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

9. La Playa Inn

15 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Nick

AED 728

AED 830 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

14.6 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Karri

AED 890

AED 1,035 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A parking lot with white buildings and trees in the background.

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink. There are shelves above holding glasses, plates, and a framed picture.

11. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

14.3 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Maria

AED 411

AED 741 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

12. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

14.5 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Jhoana

AED 546

AED 894 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A balcony with potted plants, a hanging lantern, and a view of mountains.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a spiral staircase, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.

13. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

12.7 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Nimisha

AED 487

AED 827 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

14. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

13.6 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

David

AED 544

AED 893 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

15. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

14.6 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Matthew

AED 640

AED 1,002 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

A house with a patio area featuring wicker furniture and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A coastal road with palm trees, a beach, and a parking lot with vehicles.

16. Harbor House Inn

15.1 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

James

AED 528

AED 602 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.

A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

17. Santa Barbara Inn

16.8 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

melanie

AED 987

AED 1,128 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

18. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

16.9 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Tammy

AED 438

AED 500 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

19. The Franciscan Hotel

15 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Bob

AED 509

AED 580 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.

A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a door.

20. Simpson House Inn

13.4 km from South Coast Railroad Museum

Victor

AED 1,297

AED 1,728 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to South Coast Railroad Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta	9.2 Wonderful 581 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta	9.0 Wonderful 937 reviews	View
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	8.8 Excellent 1,102 reviews	View
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,020 reviews	View

Top South Coast Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!"

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great stay for the price we paid."

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8/10 Good

"great hotel. But can improvement on air conditioning."

Santa Barbara Large 4BR 2BA,Pool,HotTub, Beaches, Sleep 11+,Dogs OK, Best Value!

10/10 Excellent

"The house was spacious and clean and very very well kept! It was a nice e neighborhood and our family n loved the pool! We would definitely stay there again!"

Cozy & Private Room in Goleta

10/10 Excellent

"Very easy to get in. Clean and great service. Thank you!"

Resort-Style Pool Retreat | Home Gym + Hot Tub

10/10 Excellent

"Easy check in process. Clean property. Located close to many points of interest (UCSB, Sandpiper, etc.)."

Spa, Beaches, Wine Country: Santa Barbara Coastal Escape for Friends and Family

10/10 Excellent

"The home is very beautiful and cozy! The hosts are very accommodating and quick to respond to messages. Definitely recommend!"

4BR Near UCSB & Santa Barbara • Private Hot Tub • Walk to Beach • Seasonal Pool

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing!"

Coastal 6 bedroom home!

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent property. Excellent host."

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University of California, Santa Barbara

9.0/10 (1,433 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Santa Barbara, during your travels in Goleta. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the biking trails.

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Rancho La Patera and Stow House

6.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rancho La Patera and Stow House in Goleta. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Glen Annie Golf Club

8.0/10 (20 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Goleta at Glen Annie Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as biking. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens

6.8/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens during your stay in Goleta. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Camino Real Marketplace

You can do some window-shopping at Camino Real Marketplace during your stay in Goleta.

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Ellings Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Ellings Performing Arts Center during your stay in Goleta.

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Lost Valley Trail

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Lost Valley Trail and popular activities like biking in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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UC SB Events Center

8.8/10 (33 reviews)

Catch an event at UC SB Events Center during your trip to Goleta. Take in the live music and sunsets in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Coast Railroad Museum?

South Coast Railroad Museum is located in a welcoming area of Goleta known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near South Coast Railroad Museum?

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from South Coast Railroad Museum. Other good options within 5 miles include The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Coast Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Coast Railroad Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Coast Railroad Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near South Coast Railroad Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Coast Railroad Museum?

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What can I see and do near South Coast Railroad Museum?

Enjoy the outdoors at Goleta Point, Goleta Butterfly Grove, or Santa Barbara Orchid Estate. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Goleta Beach, Isla Vista Beach, and Campus Beach. Bring the family to Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens, Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond, and Ellings Performing Arts Center while you're checking out the area near South Coast Railroad Museum.

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Our top choices for South Coast Railroad Museum hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

2. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

4. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

6. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

7. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

8. Marina Beach Hotel

9. La Playa Inn

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

11. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

12. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

13. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

14. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

15. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

16. Harbor House Inn

17. Santa Barbara Inn

18. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

19. The Franciscan Hotel

20. Simpson House Inn

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Top South Coast Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Santa Barbara Large 4BR 2BA,Pool,HotTub, Beaches, Sleep 11+,Dogs OK, Best Value!

Cozy & Private Room in Goleta

Resort-Style Pool Retreat | Home Gym + Hot Tub

Spa, Beaches, Wine Country: Santa Barbara Coastal Escape for Friends and Family

4BR Near UCSB & Santa Barbara • Private Hot Tub • Walk to Beach • Seasonal Pool

Coastal 6 bedroom home!

Other attractions near South Coast Railroad Museum

University of California, Santa Barbara

Rancho La Patera and Stow House

Glen Annie Golf Club

Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens

Camino Real Marketplace

Ellings Performing Arts Center

Lost Valley Trail

UC SB Events Center

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