East Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Beach
Stay near popular East Beach attractions
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
AU$96
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
AU$53
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
AU$49
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$606 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$606
15 July - 16 July
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! (333 reviews)
"Great spot, very good for kids and pets. The breakfast was great"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$418 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$418
30 June - 1 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location and atmosphere. We could see the ocean from our room and the facility was more modern than we expected. The location is also very central. Food was great too for breakfast."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$535 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$535
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,003 reviews)
"We stayed in a Corner Premium view room. For a room with high fees, we expected to have a good shower head. Bathroom floor was soapy, once you come out of shower then someone can slip. Our 3 y.o kid slipped once and fortunately kid was good. Apart from above two issues, everything was very ..."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$312 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$312
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,395 reviews)
"It's expensive for a Motel 6 but the interior and cleanliness are also much nicer than a regular Motel 6! I love the trendy decor, the beds were comfortable. If you don't like small pillows it might not be good for you (they're square) but otherwise everything was nice."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
433 Corona Del Mar Drive Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$294 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$294
21 July - 22 July
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very accommodating stuff."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
The Inn at East Beach
1029 Orilla Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$248 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$248
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"This is a cute little place to stay near the beach! Parking was $15, and they don’t try to price gouge you for drinks in the lobby. The staff were amazing! The rooms have no AC, but with the fan provided and the ceiling fan, it wasn’t an issue in June. There were some missing tiles in the bathroom, ..."
Reviewed on 25 June 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 West Beach.
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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
