New Mural in Old Town
Goleta Monarch Press
October 28, 2026
Have you noticed the new color blooming along Hollister Avenue? A big new mural is taking shape in Old Town Goleta, thanks to a partnership between Foundation Press and Carpeteria. It's being envisioned as a kind of "Welcome Way" for the neighborhood — a bold, creative hello to everyone passing through.
This is exactly the kind of project that makes Old Town feel like Old Town: local businesses teaming up with artists, and a stretch of street suddenly becoming a place you want to slow down and look at. Murals do more than decorate — they build pride, spark conversation, and give us all a landmark to point to when we show friends around.
We first caught wind of it via our friends at the Goleta Monarch Press, and we're glad they're keeping tabs on it. Keep an eye on those walls, Goleta — and if you snap a photo once it's finished, send it our way. We'd love to share it with the neighborhood.
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