East Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Beach
Stay near popular East Beach attractions
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
AU$100
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
AU$55
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
AU$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best East Beach Hotel Deals
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$521 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$521
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (373 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful! The views, the food, the staff, all amazing"
Reviewed on 28 July 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$515 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$515
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"Bathroom was clogged and not cleaned as per Hyatt standard"
Reviewed on 27 July 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$469 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$469
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"Great stay! We will be back!"
Reviewed on 28 July 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$315 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$315
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,433 reviews)
"Belle chambre rénovée. Et à 2 pas de la plage ! Propre."
Reviewed on 28 July 2026
The Inn at East Beach
1029 Orilla Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$336 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$336
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
433 Corona Del Mar Drive Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$304 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$304
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"The power in the room went out as soon as I turned on my blow dryer. They had to flip the circuit breaker to get the power to go back on. The staff at the time was like what do you want me to do about it. Like they couldn’t do anything. There was no Wi-Fi most of the time because apparently their ..."
Reviewed on 28 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in East Beach
Find the best East Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.
Montecito
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.
Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
