Goleta Union School District | 657 followers on LinkedIn. Maximizing academic, intellectual, and personal growth. | The Goleta Union School District serves the Goleta Valley, a suburban community of approximately 90,000 people that includes the City of Goleta and a large unincorporated area . The valley lies between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean and is adjacent to the City of Santa Barbara in California. The area is known for its cultural, academic, and recreational opportunities, as well as its mild climate .