Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

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Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
Photo by Sean Coleman
Photo by Sean Coleman
Photo by Pam Fruth
Photo by Pam Fruth

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
East Beach

East Beach

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

East Beach
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

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

Cabrillo Pavillion

Explore the lovely green spaces of Cabrillo Pavillion and also enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Cabrillo Pavillion

Activities

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

AU$45
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
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
Luxury Mercedes Transportation

Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyard & Village Tour

AU$208
per adult
Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyard & Village Tour
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

AU$44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals
Santa Barbara: Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour

Santa Barbara: Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour

AU$160
per adult
Santa Barbara: Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour
Checking out the sea lions

Guided Kayak Wildlife Tour in the Santa Barbara Harbor

AU$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Kayak Wildlife Tour in the Santa Barbara Harbor
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Our pick of the best Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Deals

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$355 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$355
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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! (1,275 reviews)
"Great staff, great location, great rooms, 10/10 would recommend."

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
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$225 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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! (1,516 reviews)
Best value
"Stay was exactly as expected. Perfect location. The room itself was clean, comfy, and quiet. Felt weird that the shower didnt have a door. Easy for water to get out and i assume would create water damage/mold. The heater/AC unit was hard to control, but not a deal breaker. The breakfast and cookies ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$325 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$325
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,531 reviews)
"I would have rated the property excellent except for one thing which happened to be important to me, which was that the Wi-Fi connection was very inconsistent to the point of being unusable. When it worked, it was fast enough, but it dropped out every 5 to 10 minutes and then came back five minutes ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jan. 2025

Inn By The Harbor
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$294 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$294
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We have stayed here a number of times. Good location. Nice spacious rooms. Breakfast is good. Convenient parking; some covered. Quiet."

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Beachside 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
The price is AU$428 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$428
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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! (775 reviews)
"Recommendable"

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 out of 5
223 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$356 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$356
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,228 reviews)
"Nice little quiet hotel"

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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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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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach 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

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