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Our top choices for East Beach hotels

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (981 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful, the room comfortable and very clean, and we had a great stay."
United States
James S
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,222 reviews)
"Nice motel in a nice location at a good price "
United Kingdom
carl
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and clean rooms. "
United States
Tim
The Inn at East Beach
Grand Suite | Private kitchen
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Great location and parking, nice atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, comfortable bed and room"
United States
Irene
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, great views , and lovely staff. "
United States
Laura
The price is NZ$500
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Santa Barbara Inn
Property entrance
Palmoro House

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (310 reviews)
"Understaffed and unfortunately delayed in checking in until close to 8 PM"
United States
Basheer
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Palmoro House
Exterior
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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, (1,000 reviews)
" Clean rooms and easy access to beach."
United States
Pradeep
The price is NZ$498
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Terrace/patio
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (180 reviews)
"Perfect stay "
United States
Nishant
The price is NZ$567
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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, (2,064 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean and great service! "
United States
Robert
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
22.7 km from East Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
United States
mike
The price is NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1,386 reviews)
"Great staff, room was spotless! "
United States
Carina
The price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
13.3 km from East Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,036 reviews)
"every thing is as expected，satisfied with our stay"
Canada
Cathy
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,103 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Fountain
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,039 reviews)
"Great brunch, beautiful property and helpful staff"
United States
Kritika
The Franciscan Hotel
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 1.9 km from East Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,116 reviews)
"Room was spotless, comfortable and staff was great."
United States
Roderick
The price is NZ$446
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 1.5 km from East Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Guillermo
The price is NZ$306
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Riviera Beach House
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great staffs and excellent location. "
United States
Nick
The price is NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Marina Beach Motel
Lobby sitting area
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,104 reviews)
"Was a good hotel "
United States
Hani
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Beachside Inn
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2 km from East Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room very clean, good location (despite a bit of traffic noise), staff extremely friendly and professional. "
United States
Maria
The price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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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 Santa Barbara Carriage Museum 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

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay and will definitely stay again next time. Updates to rooms/hotel are excellent. Easy to get around downtown from hotel."
Glenn 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Santa Barbara

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 is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Zoo, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other favourite options in the area include Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel and Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach.
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 39 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.

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