East Beach Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit East Beach
Stay near popular East Beach attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Top hotels in East Beach

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Inn

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
"Carpet in the hallways very dirty. Room carpet dirty, rooms very muggy. I will not likely return to this property. Stuff very helpful."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

The Inn at East Beach
"First beware there is no air conditioning faucet in the sink came loose. Very low lighting in the room. No coffee maker in the room their breakfast consisted of blue berry muffins bananas and no juices. The pool is very small and cloudy. The pool side room is very noisy and people are talking loud ..."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
"This is a great place to stay if you're just looking for a bed to sleep in. Small space, with good enough amenities. I'm noticing more and more that microwaves are not part of rooms anymore. Wish they at least could have a usable kitchenette space in the lobby in case folks need to heat up food. ..."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Where to stay in East Beach

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Montecito
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.























