Name: Candy Cane Train
Start: 2024-12-08T12:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-08T16:00:00-08:00
Location: Goleta Depot

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Celebrating a Historic Journey: Goleta Depot’s Move to Lake Los Carneros

On November 18, 1981, the Goleta Depot started its legendary journey from its original trackside location to its new home at Lake Los Carneros County Park, now a City of Goleta Park. Now, over 40 years later, we look back on this momentous night that forever preserved a piece of Goleta’s railroad history.

Candy Cane Train 2024

Welcome to the South Coast Railroad Museum at the Historic Goleta Depot

Experience the charm of the historic Goleta Depot, just a short drive from downtown Santa Barbara, at the South Coast Railroad Museum. As a former Southern Pacific Railroad station built in 1901, this Santa Barbara train museum highlights the railroad’s impact on the Goleta Valley and the greater Santa Barbara area. Explore our exhibits, ride the Goleta Short Line, and immerse yourself in the rich history of California’s railroad heritage at this iconic landmark.