East Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 waterfront 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.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Our pick of the best East Beach Hotel Deals
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
The room was intense with bleach, screen door bent so let the flies n bees in to air odor out. Toilet didnt flush, long story trying to get bell hop when left a few hours after check in. Asked for no Mayo at pool cafe, had Mayo loaded up on sandwich:(.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
What a fun place! Clean fun retro vibe. Great location near the beach. Would definitely stay there again. Hotel staff was great!!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
We arrived on a Weds for 2 nights in a waterfront room w/balcony & the room wasn’t ready until 5pm! The room was strange & old-HUGE size w/almost no furniture- no dresser, desk, sofa, lounge chair or floor lamp & only 1 chair at a table & 1 nightstand. Tiny closet & poor shower head in the bathroom ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
Only issue was the train tracks are right behind the hotel so we could hear that at night. Lovely hotel though!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
The place was wonderful and the staff were friendly. I will book again soon
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Inn at East Beach
Overall it was ok. Room was average nothing special. Would have been nice to have a small coffee maker in the room. Or a vending machine or counter to grab a snack or soda.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Beach
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.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
Eucalyptus Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Eucalyptus Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lotusland and Santa Barbara Zoo.
