East Beach Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, USA - OCT 8th, 2014: city Leadbetter beach with a cruise liner
Santa Barbara, CA. Beautiful town with a beautiful beach and great wineries.
Highly recommend! Had my son’s reception dinner here for 17 people - the food, served family style, was some of the best my foodie children and the rest of us have had, topped only by the impeccable service. Definitely worth the stop when in Santa Barbara!

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Top hotels in East Beach

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿9,276 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
฿9,276
฿10,596 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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! (1,005 reviews)
Wonderful inn excellent location great service will absolutely return

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,607 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿7,607
฿10,080 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (185 reviews)
Jaylen was so friendly and welcoming!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,032 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,032
฿3,463 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,219 reviews)
The location is perfect. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable.. the chambermaid staff was lovely. All made for a perfect stay ... except the office staff was unfriendly and surly.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
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 ฿6,670 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿6,670
฿8,855 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
The hotel room is giving antiquet feel but newly rennovated. The only downside is that despite open parking but all are valet parking only.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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! (1,000 reviews)
Our go to in Santa Barbara! Friendly staff. Large rooms. There are little things, but can't beat the cost and convenience of the whole package!

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

The Inn at East Beach
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4 out of 5
421 South Milpas Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿3,599 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
฿3,599
฿4,103 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (988 reviews)
The AC was hard to operate and I think the filter needs to be cleaned. When I woke up the room smelled like stale food. Also, the vinyl flooring needs a good moping. I spilled water by the bedside and when I wiped it up the paper towel was black.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around East Beach

Starting off a great day of fishing with a beautiful #sunrise over the Santa Barbara Harbor #adventure #ocean #California

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
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.

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
We stopped here for a wine tasting.

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
Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall.

Lower State
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Laguna

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

Laguna


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