The South Coast Railroad Museum, in Goleta, Calif., focuses on the history, technology, and adventure of railroading. Special emphasis is placed on the railroad's contributions to local history, on the Southern Pacific Railroad, and on the key historical role of the railroad depot in rural community life across America.

The museum centerpiece is the historic Goleta Depot, a country railroad stationhouse built by the Southern Pacific in 1901 during completion of the Coast Route joining San Francisco and Los Angeles. Goleta Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.


Sun, Sep 26 - Depot Day

Nov 26-Dec 26 - Candy Cane Train

Sat, Feb 5 - Super Saturday

Sat, Apr 23 - Easter Bunny Express

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