University Circle Open Space you don’t like noises, perhaps come later in the year when the novelty wears off. It has lots of convenient parking. It is extremely spacious, so it doesn’t get crowded. The staff are nice, and politely tell you how to follow the rules. The rules for each section are posted in large letters so everyone can read them. Cloud 10 is the best place to have your birthday party. I did, and I loved it. —Trevor K.
Zodo’s Zodo’s is what makes Goleta the Good Land. As the only bowling alley in Goleta, Zodo’s is popular. They let you choose what size bowling ball you want. You can watch movies and sport games above the lanes on their giant televisions. They also show what your score is when you bowl. They even let you use a booster that pushes the ball when you bowl and offer bumper rails that rise upon request. It isn’t just a bowling alley, it is also a restaurant. It serves lots of delicious food, from chili cheese fries to huge burgers and soup. In fact, some of the foods that Zodo’s cooks up are my favorites. There is a mini arcade. You can always count on Zodo’s to lift your spirits. There’s always cheerful laughing and talking inside. Zodo’s is a bowling alley, restaurant, and arcade. Not many restaurants can do that, which makes it unique. With all these options, Zodo’s is an excellent place to visit. —Wesley L.
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Watching other people playing on a playground makes me happy. University Circle Open Space Park is not really famous. This wonderful green space seems sad when no one plays there. Few people go there, but I go there often. It is very quiet and relaxing. There is an enormous playground with good climbing structures or hiding places. There are even swings, monkey bars, and slides. It is a great place to hang out with your friends. You can walk there if you live close by. The park is between Merida Drive and San Jose Creek. There are two paths that go in different directions. One path goes to a dog park, and the other one goes to the creek. There is a foot bridge that lets you cross over the creek. I know other people would like it too. You can enjoy yourself at University Circle Open Space. The park should be used by more people. It would make me happy to see more people using this Good Land. It is one of the special places in Goleta. —Kristina M.
Goleta Beach Goleta Beach is a wonderful Beach. It has free parking, good sand, and safe surfing. There is a restaurant and snack bar. Each smell tasty and yummy. Fishing on the pier smells fishy like the ocean. The pier is good for fishing and for launching boats. Nearby is a fun playground. There is a strange moving metal sculpture by the playground. You know you are near the beach when you see a row of palm trees
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on the grass by the parking lot. Walk across the grass to the sandy beach. As you feel the cool wet sand on your toes, you will know you are in the Good Land. —Daniel N.C.
UCSB UCSB is not just a world-class university, but also an asset to the surrounding community of Goleta, the Good Land. UCSB is an expansive campus beside the small town of Isla Vista and the slightly larger town of Goleta. They have a skilled junior lifeguards program for the community. They have great science outreach programs that come to Goleta schools. UCSB also has fine theaters and basketball stadiums that welcome locals. They have cultural arts events and a big library that people in Goleta enjoy.
They also have a bookstore that has an incredible selection of books. There is a recreation center and a soccer field that people in the area are able to share. UCSB is a really interesting campus that serves our community as well as training the next generation of California’s best students. —Volkan O.
Zodo’s Zodo’s is a popular and exciting bowling alley where it’s fun to hangout. Zodo’s has pumping music all day long for you to dance to. The food is delicious. The really good fries are the best anywhere! Zodo’s has an exciting arcade with many fun games and really cool prizes. The bowling is really fun because you can get a lot of strikes. They have bumpers on every lane that you can choose to put up or leave down. The disco ball and black lights make bowling a disco experience. Zodo’s is a fun place for families and friends. I hope you can visit soon for an experience as unique as its name. —Kayla P.
My Softball Team What makes Goleta the Good Land is my softball team, the Royals. There is pleasure in playing together. If we work hard, we achieve our common goal: to win. We also become friends. Playing on a team teaches sportsmanship. Since we don’t always win, we learn how to be good sports. The good batters on our team are Sadie, Bella, Sophia, Kiani, and me. Bella can make awesome home runs. The good pitchers on our team are Sadie, Bella, and Kiani.