East Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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 County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Our pick of the best East Beach Hotel Deals
Santa Barbara Inn
Quiet, pleasant stay
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Great location! Staff was excellent and very helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
The location was pretty great (with an ocean view), staff was friendly and helpful, and I appreciated the ice machine being readily available. The bed was clean, decorations fun, but we had a dusty bathroom area. We could have used a hook or two on the bathroom wall for towels. And there were no ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
The location is great. The room was cozy and clean.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
The Inn at East Beach
Excellent staff so helpful so kind premises were clean. Everyone was absolutely wonderful. Cannot recommend this place highly enough and I will come again. Thank you for everything. You were absolutely wonderful.!!!!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Beach Travel Guide
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