East Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.
A coastal city with a beach, palm-lined promenade, and mountains in the background.
A coastal beach with waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.
A river with rocks, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
A beach with a large cruise ship in the distance, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular East Beach attractions

An elephant in a zoo enclosure with a rocky background and mountains in the distance.

Santa Barbara Zoo

9.0/10 (1,101 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

NZ$121
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

NZ$65
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Happy kayakers

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

NZ$66
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

NZ$105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

NZ$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
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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$574 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$574
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (476 reviews)
"Good location near the beach and town"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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$274 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$274
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,504 reviews)
"No closet in ADA room. Advised to hang clothes on safety bars in bathroom. Front desk reported with ADA shower took up too much room. No room Shower water pressure was great."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$583 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$583
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Unfortunately, we didn’t get to stay our two nights because I had a medical emergency and had to go to the ER. I called a week later to see if I could get some type of credit for a future stay, even one night, and explained that I had documentation as proof from my doctor and ER. I spoke to a manager ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
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$279 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$279
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

The Inn at East Beach
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$282 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$282
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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 ...
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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$582 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$582
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was great but room keys quit working three times during stay. Also long delay waiting for valet to park car on Saturday night."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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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
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A coastal town with a prominent church, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
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Open Photo by Rachel M

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.

A marina filled with sailboats at sunset.
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West Beach

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

A coastal town with red-tiled roofs, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

East Beach Travel Guide

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