GOLETA, Calif. (KABC) -- The large oil sheen spotted last week off the coast of the Goleta Beach shore was a result of natural seepage, the Coast Guard confirmed on Monday. Investigators took samples ...

There once was a time that Goleta Beach temporarily had two piers. Credit: Goleta History photo Did you know that Goleta Beach once had two piers at the same time? Seems crazy, right? Well there’s a ...

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) — A suicide awareness walk took place at Goleta Beach Park, honoring lives lost and reminding participants that no one walks alone. The 2025 Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness ...

The Ellwood restaurant opened at Goleta Beach Park in February after years of construction. On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a lease extension — from 10 years to 15 ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Oceanfront celebration to feature kids’ activities, an ice cream cart, Summer Grilled Favorites, and Coastal Holiday ...

Below is a press release from the County of Santa Barbara regarding the partial closure of Goleta Beach County Park. GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – Due to the recent storms, Santa Barbara County will close ...

A portion of Goleta Beach County Park will temporarily close beginning Wednesday, January 28, as Santa Barbara County crews respond to damage caused by recent winter storms. The closure affects the ...

For more than 60 years, Mary Lynn has visited Goleta Beach County Park, drawn by its proximity and natural variety along the Santa Barbara County coastline. “We go to a lot of the beaches up and down ...

In January 1981, a memorable event occurred in the annals of Santa Barbara County and Goleta history. This report was contributed by Lompoc resident Justin M. Ruhge. References: Gunpowder and Canvas, ...