Goleta

Just 15 miles west of Santa Barbara and 90 miles north of Los Angeles lies the sunny town of Goleta, CA.  With sun all year long and mild temperatures, Goleta, CA homes attract many home buyers. Because Goleta used to be home to groves of lemons, oranges and avocados, some of the homes for sale in Goleta are situated among the remaining fruitful groves.  Goleta is a very family-friendly beach town that has its own beach and pier for launching small boats and fishing.  The rich, fertile soil allows Goleta to keep its agricultural traditions of the large farming ranches of the past.  With lots of open space and stunning views, you will want to start your search for CA real estate in Goleta.

The Amenities Will Attract You to Goleta, but the Feeling Will Keep You There

The town of Goleta has a great family-friendly feeling, which makes potential Goleta real estate owners glad they chose to settle here.  The friendly feel not only attract Goleta home buyers, but a number of technology companies as well.  One of the largest area employers is the University of California at Santa Barbara, which employs many Goleta residents.  No matter if you live here, work here or both, you will benefit from the various amenities, including:

• Stow Park
• Tucker’s Grove (park)
• Goleta Beach County Park
• Jogging and Hiking trails
• Bicycle paths
• Sandpiper Golf Course (overlooks the Pacific Ocean)
• Glen Annie Golf Course (in the foothills)
• Bacara luxury spa (north of town)
• Abundance of shopping centers
• Farmers Market
• Ellwood Beach
• Goleta Valley Historical Society’s Stow House
• South Coast Railroad Museum

Outstanding Schools in Goleta for Students to Attend

Every parent wants their child to achieve and succeed.  When you choose to relocate to Goleta, you can rest assured that your child will get a top notch education.  The Goleta Union School District serves the students of Goleta and is designed to help every student reach their absolute highest potential.  Parents can also be glad that the district has a reputation as a “high-achieving district with an outstanding staff and students.”  The schools that serve Goleta include:

Goleta Elementary Schools:

Brandon  (k-6)
El Camino (k-6)
Ellwood (k-6)
Foothill  (k-6)
Hollister  (k-6)
Isla Vista  (k-6)
Kellogg  (k-6)
La Patera  (k-6)
Mountain View   (k-6)
Family School  (k-6)

Goleta Middle Schools

Goleta Valley Junior High School
Laguna Blanca School

Goleta High Schools

Dos Pueblos High School

Goleta Real Estate is Calling Your Name

No matter if you are relocating to Goleta or just moving to a new home down the street, Goleta is the type of town that you will be happy to call home.  Come and experience all the area has to offer as you conduct your search for the perfect Goleta property.  However, don’t spend too much time searching all the wrong homes because you can feel stressed about the whole buying process.  Let us, Marie Sue Parsons and Stephanie Young, along with the Mountain View School Home Team take some of the burden of home searching off your hands by creating a list of homes that meet only your personal specifications.  This will save you time and effort and make the entire home buying experience much more enjoyable.  Contact us and the Mountain View School Home Team anytime and we’ll get started on finding the Goleta home that is just right for you.

• Close proximity to UC Santa Barbara, an employer for many homeowners in the neighborhood, nationally recognized for its nobel prize winning faculty, well-equipped library available for community use, frequent international speakers, and cultural events.
• Goleta Beach Park, a sandy beach with a large lawn area, children’s play equipment, barbecue sites, and Beachside Restaurant.
• Hiking in the Santa Ynez Mountains
• The Calle Real Shopping Center, locally known for its Farmer's Market every Thursday.
• The Goleta Library
• Close proximity to the Camino Real Shopping Center (Costco, Home Depot, numerous small shops and large movie theatre).