East Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
East Beach
East Beach
Photo by Rodney Mayall
Photo by Rodney Mayall
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Photo by Dori Vogel Cirrincione
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Photo by Gerard Nastor

Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara Zoo

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
East Beach

East Beach

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

East Beach
Santa Barbara Harbor

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
Upper State Street

Upper State Street

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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 top-notch restaurants.

Upper State Street
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

5/5(1 review)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Stearns Wharf

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

Activities

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

AU$43
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Santa Ynez Valley Cupcake and Wine Tour

Santa Ynez Valley Cupcake & Wine Tour (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)

AU$393
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Ynez Valley Cupcake & Wine Tour (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)
Santa Barbara: Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour

Santa Barbara: Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour

AU$150
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour
Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle

Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle

AU$196
Per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle
Cheers!

Santa Barbara's Original Afternoon Winery Tour

AU$272
Per adult
Santa Barbara's Original Afternoon Winery Tour
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tour

Wine Tasting Tour in Santa Ynez Valley (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)

AU$363
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Tour in Santa Ynez Valley (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)
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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 AU$516 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$516
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"It was a little underwhelming, the ceiling in the bathroom looked old and it was brown too. The area in general feels underwhelming in general. Does the job."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

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 AU$189 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Cute and convenient. Great shower and fresh looking paint in the room. Would like to have had a microwave but the fridge was spacious."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
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 AU$217 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Super cute remodeled hotel, very clean, endless places to walk to. I would request an upstairs room because it this spot was definitely built before concrete floors."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

The Inn at East Beach
Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn
4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$514 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$514
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Great choice !"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Santa Barbara Inn
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$432 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$432
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (741 reviews)
"There was a lot of noise....loud music the whole night."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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 AU$209 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (976 reviews)
"It’s fine for a quick over night stay, but not for a nice family vacation. Room is small. But it’s a motel like facility which is expected. Can hear lots of noises outside including the train. Otherwise staff is very nice."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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Other neighbourhoods around East Beach

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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

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.

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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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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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 Reagan Ranch Center and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Lower State
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Laguna

If you're spending some time in Laguna, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House are top sights worth seeing.

Laguna

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