Eastside Travel Guide

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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
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
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
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
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
Mission Santa Barbara

Mission Santa Barbara

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Mission Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Mission Santa Barbara

Activities

Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour

Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour

AU$335
per adult
Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

AU$45
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Santa Ynez Valley: Adventure Park Course

Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course

AU$133
per adult
Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

AU$74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Parasail up to 1,000 ft Above the Santa Barbara Coast

Parasail High Above the Santa Barbara Coast

AU$160
per adult
Parasail High Above the Santa Barbara Coast
Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking

Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking

AU$4,227
per traveller
Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking
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Our pick of the best Eastside Hotel Deals

Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$182 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,286 reviews)
"the people that worked the front desk were very professional."

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$335 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$335
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,274 reviews)
"The customer service and location were both excellent."

Reviewed on 15 Jan. 2025

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is AU$213 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$213
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Yuri (forgive spelling) was so amazing and helpful, as was the taller young guy with dark hair. Kind an considerate in a time when we were all running from the fires."

Reviewed on 14 Jan. 2025

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$210 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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 helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,495 reviews)
"Great room and conveniently located just a block from the beach. Good breakfast, cute decor. My only complaint was they didn't let 2 cars park and street parking is all permit, so that was a huge issue. It didn't say that when booking the room."

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$317 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$317
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$422 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$422
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Right off State St."

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
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Other neighbourhoods around Eastside

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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, East Beach 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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Laguna

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

Laguna
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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall.

Lower State

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