Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
East Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.
West Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Top hotels in Santa Barbara Beach
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Clean, friendly staff, great location.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Milo
Clean, nicely updated.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Inn By The Harbor
My husband and I came to stay here for our honeymoon and we were so happy. Mickey, who checked us in at the front desk, was delightful! We got upgraded to a room with a patio (I don’t even think they knew it was our honeymoon, so that felt really lucky) and everything was clean and lovely. There ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Riviera Beach House
Small rooms but for a single traveler like me it was perfect and perfectly located, too
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Perfect location, about a block from the beach, walking distance to many great restaurants, and shopping, clean room, nice helpful office staff. The only thing missing was a microwave.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
We would have had a wonderful stay, except that housekeeping was awful. The first day they did not do our room or leave clean towels. We asked for service and were given towels, but no wash cloths. The next day we had to ask for sevice. The 3rd day, they madevthe beds and nithing else. These little ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
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.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
