Historic Goleta Train Depot Adds Winter Fencing; Weekend Train Rides Continue

GOLETA, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — November 7, 2026. The city has installed protective fencing and sandbags around the historic Goleta Train Depot at 300 North Los Carneros Road to limit damage from wet winter weather. The historic depot museum building itself is temporarily closed for the season, but the visitor center and weekend train rides remain available.

What is still open?

The South Coast Railroad Museum plans to welcome visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. with the final train ride departing at approximately 3:45 p.m., weather permitting. Fencing changes pedestrian routes on the property, so guests should follow posted signs and avoid protected areas.

Preparing for a seasonal tradition

The museum is planning its 34th annual Candy Cane Train across five weekends, beginning Saturday, November 28, and continuing through Sunday, December 27. Ticket arrangements, exact times and activities should be confirmed closer to the event. A announced operating window is not a guarantee that trains will run in unsafe weather.

Preserving local history

The historic train depot was moved from Kellogg Field to Los Carneros Park decades ago, and the museum recently celebrated the 45th anniversary of that move. The current fencing is a protective measure, not a declaration that the museum grounds are fully closed.

For current visitor information, check Goleta Depot’s official website.

Source: City of Goleta announcement via Edhat, November 2, 2026.

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