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
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
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
"No direccions on how to enter the propery. There is a guard shack but nobody is there. At the check in they did not have the room I requested instead they gave me a voucher for misserable 20.00 . Room was good but the balcony had spider webs and holes in teh wall and cilling. Not a 5 star hotel. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
"Pool and jacuzzi closed for whatever reason 24 hrs so that was a bummer. It was quite expensive for the long weekend so I would have thought they would have comped guests with something."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
"This is the original Motel 6- just about one block from the Santa Barbara beach. It had been decorated in “retro” style and very unique. We would have given it 4-5 stars, but had a big problem- the shower faucet was difficult to turn on and impossible for us to turn off. A desk clerk had to come ..."
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.
