East Beach Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Zoo
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.
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.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Stearns Wharf
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.
Upper State Street
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.
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.
Activities
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour
Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour
Our pick of the best East Beach Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024
![Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25200/25115/4a357def_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024
![Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/915200/915130/6a05e9d3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around East Beach
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Santa Barbara Beach
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.
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Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.
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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.
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The Funk Zone
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.
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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.
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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.