Eastside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Eastside
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
NZ$122
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
NZ$67
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
NZ$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
NZ$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Eastside Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$545 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$545
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,442 reviews)
"Beautiful property, excellent location just extremely pricey."
Reviewed on 20 July 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$286
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is NZ$170 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$170
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$419 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$419
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,271 reviews)
"Ni e and small place to stay"
Reviewed on 21 July 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$374 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$374
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,309 reviews)
"The location is perfect. We had an oceanfront room and enjoyed the patio and access to the beach. It was walking distance to everything, very clean and had a nice coffee place to grab a latte in the morning."
Reviewed on 20 July 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is NZ$160 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$160
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Eastside
Find the best Eastside areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.
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.
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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
