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 waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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 walkable area.
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Our pick of the best East Beach Hotel Deals
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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
Santa Barbara Inn
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
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Atmosphere and convenience of amenities and location
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
I had very loud neighbors. I had to complain 3 times. This went on from 1130 pm to 330 am
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Inn at East Beach
This property wasn’t bad, but definitely not what I was expecting. I stayed for 1 night and upon check-in I was charged $15 for an overnight parking pass, and a $65 hold was charged to my CC in addition to the room rate. It also took at least 20 mins to get the card reader to work. Once that issue ...
Reviewed on 15 May 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.
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.
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