There are 3 golf courses in Goleta, California and 0 are municipal courses. There are also another 9 golf courses within 20 miles of Goleta, including 3 public, 1 municipal and 5 private courses. The oldest course in the Goleta area is the Montecito Club which was designed by Max Behr/(R) Jack Nicklaus, ASGCA and opened in 1919. The longest course is Sandpiper Golf Club, which is 7,068 yards. Twin Lakes Golf Course is rated the best course near Goleta.