East Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

aerial of East Beach at sunset, Santa Barbara, California
aerial of East Beach at sunset, Santa Barbara, California
aerial view of East Beach with Stearn's Wharf and the Harbor in the distance, Santa Barbara, California
East Beach
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, USA - OCT 8th, 2014: city Leadbetter beach with a cruise liner

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Our pick of the best East Beach Hotel Deals

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$610 per night from 3 June to 4 June
NZ$610
3 June - 4 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (284 reviews)
Everything was perfect. Beach across the street. Bikes available for a quiet ride. Fun time. S’mores on the fire with a beach view. Hard to beat. Back soon!

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$671 per night from 21 May to 22 May
NZ$671
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
The restaurant on site was just beautiful and the food was amazing! The rooms at the inn were HUGE and with a beautiful view!

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$583 per night from 31 May to 1 June
NZ$583
31 May - 1 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Beautiful Property! Loved everything about it❤️

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
433 Corona Del Mar Drive Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$315 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$315
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
The room and linens were clean. There is a quiet policy in place starting at 9pm which is nice. In the room we were in, I personally would like to have smaller furniture, the furniture seemed too big for the space making it more compact than it needed to be. I would also recommend a sheer curtin ...

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$297 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$297
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,372 reviews)
Fun to stay at the first Motel 6. Awesome shower with excellent water pressure. Friendly and helpful staff. Close to the beach is a plus too!

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$265 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$265
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Friendly staff, comfy bed, roomy shower, and good selection of TV channels.

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

The Inn at East Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around East Beach

Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

Santa Barbara Beach

5/5(20 area reviews)

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 Beach
Waterfront

Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
Sunset on the pier beach

The Funk Zone

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

The Funk Zone
Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree

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.

Lower State
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Eucalyptus Hill

While there might not be top attractions in Eucalyptus Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lotusland and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Eucalyptus Hill


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