The City of Goleta, incorporated in 2002, is a young city that celebrated its 20th anniversary in February of 2022. So much is happening during this important time in our history and we do not want you to miss out on a single thing. The City of Goleta has a dedicated team of professionals that are united in our mission to ensure that Goleta remains a great place to live, work and play.  Our goal is to conduct City business in the most efficient, transparent and professional way possible to support a vibrant and sustainable community.

Our City’s eight square miles are nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and Pacific Ocean, offering unparalleled scenic beauty.  More than 30,000 people live in Goleta, and many more commute to work here. The City is on the cutting edge of the entrepreneurial business community.  For a small city, there are lots of large, well-known companies who make their home in Goleta, and new entrepreneurs are popping up each year. Visit the following link to view ESRI's (Environmental Systems Research Institute) Full Demographic Report.

One of the best parts of living and working in Goleta is the approximately 550 acres of city parks and open space.  Goleta’s parks and playground facilities consist of nine neighborhood parks, five community parks, nine neighborhood open spaces, six regional open spaces, one community center, and three mini parks. Exploring nature is an important part of the Goleta lifestyle and the parks and open spaces are opportunities for residents to experience the outdoors.

Whether you have lived in this community for years or are brand-new, it is easy to agree that this is a special place. It is called Goleta the Goodland for a reason; it is filled with Good People. If you see photos of Good People in the Good Land, send them to us at PIO@cityofgoleta.org with the hashtag #GoodLandGoodPeople and we will highlight them on our Instagram page.

Thank you for supporting the City and our sincere desire to keep our City thriving, healthy and safe. 

Our Culture
The City of Goleta is a great place to work, offering a unique array of experiences in the central coast of California. Our diverse group of employees are dedicated to serving our citizens and enhancing the functions of public administration through innovation and partnerships in the community. We value and recognize excellence in our team members, and promote and maintain a family friendly environment and healthy work-life balance for all our employees.