East Beach Travel Guide

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East 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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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
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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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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 cosy cafes.

Upper State Street
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Butterfly Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Butterfly Beach

Activities

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Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle

AU$192
Per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle
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Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

AU$91
Per adult
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
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Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour

AU$144
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour
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Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

AU$68
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
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Santa Barbara: City Highlights Bike Tour

AU$113
Per adult
Santa Barbara: City Highlights Bike Tour
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Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour

AU$257
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour
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Our pick of the best East Beach Hotel Deals

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$245 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
AU$245
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"One of the cutest hotel right in front of the beach and playground. It is perfect location for kids"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2024

The Inn at East Beach
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$511 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$511
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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 and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Overall great stay. Property needs some touchups - damaged areas etc. Food was wonderful! Only one low point when a staff person was rude about using the firepits and that we could not order a Smore's Kit without spending $120.00. He treated me like I was dirt on his shoe.... All other staff was ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn
4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$618 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$618
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice, clean with excellent staff."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 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
The price is AU$495 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$495
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (659 reviews)
"Everyone couldn’t have been friendlier and customer service excellent. The only 2 downsides were the restaurant Costa and when checking out the printer at front desk wasn’t working. Both mornings we went to Costa for breakfast and my friend ordered a toasted bagel with plain cream cheese and both ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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$329 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
AU$329
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We loved everything about this Motel 6. The room was clean and decorated nicely and the shower was the best ever at a motel. The front desk staff were friendly and it was a beautifully groomed property. We didn’t get to use the pool but it looked very well cleaned. And the location was perfect!"

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
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$343 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
AU$343
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (873 reviews)
"Cute older motel rennovated and by the beach"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.

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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