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Our top choices for East Beach hotels

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property
East Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (987)
"I like that it's a boutique hotel."
United States
Jacquelyne
The price is NZ$530
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
East Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (155)
"Great place"
United States
James
The price is NZ$563
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Exterior
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
East Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1193)
"Great location,very nice staff!"
United States
Patricia
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
East Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"A wonderful place & an amazing staff"
United States
Ann
The price is NZ$491
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
East Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Excellent Stay"
United States
Mario
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
East Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (964)
"It was an amazing stay! They were very accommodating and the rooms were cutley decorated! I would love to come again whenever possible!!!"
United States
Dhristi
The price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
East Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Very friendly staff and very comfortable beds! "
United States
Yolanda
The Inn at East Beach
Exterior
Palmoro House

Palmoro House

3.0 star property
East Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (307)
"Very friendly and gracious staff. The sister property is lovely. There is a significant construction project in the lot across the street which detracted from the charm of the neighborhood. "
United States
Amy
The price is NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Palmoro House
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
15.5 km from East Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Lower State, 1.9 km from East Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1051)
"Perfect location for state street fun!"
United States
Sherie
The price is NZ$354
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
13.9 km from East Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1343)
"Good hotel"
United States
MINH
The price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from East Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1792)
"Everything was great, clean, good staff, great breakfast and good location "
United States
Maria
The price is NZ$331
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
15.4 km from East Beach
6.8 out of 10, (628)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
22.5 km from East Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!"
United States
Lori
The price is NZ$991
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.1 km from East Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1009)
"Clean rooms, good breakfast, centralized location"
United States
ALEENA
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
10.8 km from East Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Friendly staff; quiet room as requested; nice garden and pond view; comfortable beds; substantial breakfast; all-day coffee and hot drinks in the lobby."
United States
Lily
The price is NZ$324
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
West Beach, 2 km from East Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1991)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
15.5 km from East Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (500)
"Everything is perfect."
United States
Albert
The price is NZ$479
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Courtyard
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
13.5 km from East Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great hotel"
United States
Justin
The price is NZ$334
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Room was clean, place was centrally located near to beach and downtown, staff was courteous "
United States
Anirban
The price is NZ$364
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Mason Beach Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in East Beach

Find the best East Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about East Beach
Learn more about East Beach

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.

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.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Top East Beach Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent
"How nice the outside is "
Lori 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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Frequently asked questions

What is East Beach like?
Travellers love the East Beach neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and cycling. Make sure that you visit East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo as part of your East Beach travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in East Beach?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Santa Barbara Inn is the highest ranked property in East Beach. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other favourite options in the area include Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel and Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the East Beach area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 40 East Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in East Beach.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of East Beach with a visit to Chase Palm Park and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around East Beach include Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Art Foundry and Santa Barbara Deep Sea. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Stearns Wharf or Municipal Tennis Center.