Eastside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Eastside
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
NZ$121
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
NZ$66
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
NZ$105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Eastside Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$498 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$498
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (1,543 reviews)
"Hotel was awesome, but the noise from the street made it hard to sleep"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is NZ$141 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$141
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,610 reviews)
"For a day trip it was w"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is NZ$162 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$162
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 ...
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$267 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$267
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (2,434 reviews)
"Hotel was updated and modern with new HVAC units that were very quiet. Excellent location close to the beach. Breakfast featured waffles and assorted specialty coffees, but the only protein was yogurts. Would have appreciated towel bars especially for the hand towels."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$237 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$237
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,774 reviews)
"The breakfast was mostly bread, cereal and coffee. Bananas and apples No proteins."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$352 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$352
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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 West Beach.
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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
