East Beach Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
East Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in East Beach
Santa Barbara Inn
Great room, great view and excellent staff. Room was exceptional! We ate at the restaurant at the hotel, and the food was delicious!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Great location! Staff was excellent and very helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Michael B front desk greeting, helpful.Super good experience.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
The room was clean and the retro was very nice. The distance to the beach was great and the parking was very good as well. But I gotta tell you the best thing there was this woman who I talked to at the hotel on the second day I arrived. The young guy at the desk and a younger female at the desk ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
The room was great. Very clean, but that wasn’t the best part of the stay. The lady at the front desk was amazing! So nice and helpful for our stay. The rest of the staff was on par as well. Would recommend this place to all my friends and family! 5 stars!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
The Inn at East Beach
Room was ok, staff friendly.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
The Funk Zone
Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
