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$54
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
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
AU$22
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$427 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$427
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$230 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$230
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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! (1,479 reviews)
"The coffee that was supposed to be out at 6 o’clock was late two days in a row. No showerhead just a handheld spray that was difficult to use."
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$556 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$556
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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. ...
The Inn at East Beach
1029 Orilla Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$219 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$219
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"The bed is not very comfortable, and no air conditioning. Expensive too, but so are all hotels in the area."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$502 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$502
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
433 Corona Del Mar Drive Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$230 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$230
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 ...
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.
Photo by David Simmington
Open Photo by David Simmington
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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
Photo by robb image
Open Photo by robb image
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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.
