East Beach Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

East Beach
East Beach
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Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara Zoo

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.

Santa Barbara Zoo
East Beach

East Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.

East Beach
Santa Barbara Harbor

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.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

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 County Courthouse
Upper State Street

Upper State Street

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Upper State Street

Things to do

Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

฿892
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

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

฿1,115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

฿797
per adult
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy
Santa Barbara Coastal Cruise

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

฿1,275
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

฿892
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

฿2,199
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
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Top hotels in East Beach

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿7,175 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿7,175
฿9,495 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (119 reviews)
"For the pricepoint, and suites "facing" the ocean on the main floor - amenities were dated - esp the bathrooms in both our rooms. Also the rooms were pricer than usual cause we went on a long weekend for my aunts birthday. It is what it is, don't expect too much."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿10,376 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿10,376
฿11,853 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel and its staff were generally excellent, especially the valet team. The hotel restaurant, Convivo, was amazing! The only issue we had was a clogged sink but it was resolved on our second day there."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Santa Barbara Inn
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿7,860 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿7,860
฿10,257 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (961 reviews)
"I like that it's a boutique hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿3,732 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿3,732
฿4,262 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,114 reviews)
"Very quick stay..You could see the ocean from a sitting area...very nice"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
433 Corona Del Mar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Updates completed are nice, but stil needs a bit more work. Faucet in our room was plumbed backwards, hairdryer blew cold air only, shower door needs deep cleaning due to mildew on caulking, and toilet needs work to fully flush. TV is tiny and the dish network has spotty service. However. Great location ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very happy to have found Inn At East Beach! Pet friendly, clean and beautifully located. Minutes walk to the beach. Rooms are not fancy but everything we needed. No AC, which was challenging but the hotel provided TWO fans which was perfect. Will definitely be coming back and staying again."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around East Beach

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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

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.

Santa Barbara Beach
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Waterfront

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

Waterfront
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

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.

The Funk Zone
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Lower State
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Laguna

Laguna might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Laguna

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