Eastside 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.
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.
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.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Our pick of the best Eastside Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Courtesy staff. Everyone nice.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Great place to stay and will definitely stay again next time. Updates to rooms/hotel are excellent. Easy to get around downtown from hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Enjoyed the amenities
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Great location and staff
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Quiet location, walk to conveniences, reasonable rate for santa barbara, free and ample parking, breakfast basic but ample, staff and housekeeping good
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Milo
Very happy again with my stay.We stay there every year for new year's my wife and I. will see you next year. Everybody was friendly.Thank you for the wine tasting. Even with the rain, it was beautiful.Stay thank you.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
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.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Reagan Ranch Center.
