Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

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Santa Barbara Beach

Popular places to visit

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Santa Barbara Zoo

5/5(2 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.

Santa Barbara Zoo
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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
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Stearns Wharf

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Stearns Wharf
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East Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

East Beach
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Rich with history, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Activities

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Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Santa Barbara

NZ$268
Per adult
Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Santa Barbara
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Private Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Tour

NZ$1,600
Per adult
Private Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Tour
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Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle

NZ$206
Per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle
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Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

NZ$97
Per adult
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
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Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll

NZ$16
Per adult
Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll
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Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure

NZ$573
Per adult
Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure
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Our pick of the best Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Deals

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$296 per night from 21 May to 22 May
NZ$296
per night
21 May - 22 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,269 reviews)
"Great location. Good customer service. Beds comfortable and rooms clean. Rooms abut small but comfortable. Good complimentary breakfast and their coffee machine is the best! Kuddos to Jasmin she made sure breakfast was good and kept checking up if we needed anything else."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$392 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$392
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,090 reviews)
"Great location right on the shoreline. Some rooms are a bit old. But overall good looking lace"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$423 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$423
per night
19 May - 20 May
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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$424 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$424
per night
20 May - 21 May
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (633 reviews)
Must stay in Santa Barbara
"This hotel was amazing. Cozy, intimate and perfectly located. The staff was so friendly and the valet gentlemen were so kind and professional. I would stay here again and again."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$401 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$401
per night
30 May - 31 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,588 reviews)
"It was small and you felt like family"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn
4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$569 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$569
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Very Nice Hotel, great experience!
"Check in was very quick and nice. Person at check in was very helpful in telling us about restaurants nearby. We stayed on the ground floor w/an ocean view. Room was very nice. Didn't notice any noise outside in the hall even though our room was in front of the elevators. The restaurant, Convivo, ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach

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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront
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East Beach

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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The Funk Zone

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

The Funk Zone
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Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Lower State
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and Cabrillo Pavillion are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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West Beach

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

West Beach

Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

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