RV rental Goleta, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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Book an RV in Goleta and you’ll find yourself on the California coast near Santa Barbara. Ventura and Thousand Oaks are also within reasonable driving distance from town with your Goleta RV rental, as are the Los Padres National Forest, the Angeles National Forest, and the Channel Islands National Park.

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The Great Outdoors

You can take your Goleta motorhome rental to the Goleta City Beach, which features miles of beach, views of dolphins and sea lions, a fishing pier, sand volleyball courts, and kayak and paddleboard rentals. The area also has walking trails that lead to a lagoon, a paved biking path that goes all the way to Santa Barbara, a playground, a boat launch for boaters, and the Beachside Bar Café.

RV Parks

One place to consider when you search for a camper rental in Goleta is the Refugio State Beach Campground. The beach and campground feature lifeguard-led kayak tours in season, coastal fishing, trails, and picnic sites. Campground amenities include restrooms and showers, water, picnic tables and fire rings at sites, and a camp store. Family campsites and group campsites are available.

Exploring the City

When you book a motorhome rental in Goleta, you may want to plan to attend one or more of the special events that take place in this city every year. The Lemon Festival is probably the city’s largest festival and it features food vendors, live entertainment, a pie-eating contest, a classic car and hot rod show, arts and crafts vendors, and other fun for the whole family. There are also wine and beer tours, a summer concert series, and farmers markets for fresh produce, baked goods, local delicacies, crafts, and more.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

  • Hiking TrailLocation
  • Maria Ygnacia Bikeway, CAGoleta, CA
  • Goleta Beach and the UCSB Lagoon Trail, CAGoleta, CA
  • More Mesa, CASanta Barbara, CA
  • Los Carneros Park Trail, CAGoleta, CA
  • San Antonio Creek Trail, CASanta Barbara, CA
  • Coal Oil Point Reserve, CAGoleta, CA
  • Elwood Bluffs/Coronado Butterfly Preserve, CASanta Barbara Shores County Park, CA
  • Atascadero Creek Trail, CARattlesnake Canyon Park, CA
  • San Marcos Foothills Preserve, CASanta Barbara, CA
  • Santa Barbara Shores County Park Trail, CASanta Barbara Shores County Park, CA

Recent RV rental reviews in Goleta

Craig G.

November, 2025

Erin and Francisco were awesome hosts and were extremely communicative. It was our first time using a trailer and they took the time to be sure we were set up to have a great stay. They were on time for drop off and pick up. I don’t see myself using anyone else to rent from in the future. 10 stars out of 5.
Lupe V.

October, 2025

Great service! Highly recommend
Patrick G.

October, 2025

This was the best experience renting a trailer I have ever had. Juan Carlos is very professional, extremely responsive and cares about his clients. His trailer worked wonderfully, and is highly recommended. I cannot express how amazing this experience was, and will be renting from Juan Carlos again in the future. If you want the best, you found it with Juan Carlos.

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