East Beach Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit East Beach
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 waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Top hotels in East Beach
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
"There was 1 staff at check in. It was super slow on a Saturday afternoon. The rooms are clean. The vents in the dinning room were dusty. You can see it. Obvious areas were clean, but some areas were not. The pool was nice. Pretty expensive for a pretty old hotel. The hallways were old looking. Bummed ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
"This is one of the most charming boutique hotels we have stayed in in a long time. The property, customer service, the location, the comfort of the room, the restaurant....... everything was top notch!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
"We had a pleasurable stay at Mar Monte. Staff greeted us kindly and the check-in process was quick. I drove our Tesla EV and inquired about using the charger, but because I declined the valet service, he denied my request. This needs to be better explained in the literature regarding the resort fee. ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
"A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
"Great!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
The Inn at East Beach
"No AC. Mattresses need to be replaced with higher quality ones"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
