East Beach Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.
A coastal city with a beach, palm-lined promenade, and mountains in the background.
A coastal beach with waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.
A river with rocks, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
A beach with a large cruise ship in the distance, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular East Beach attractions

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Santa Barbara Zoo

9.0/10 (1,101 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in East Beach

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.961.591 ₫ per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
5.961.591 ₫
7.979.037 ₫ total
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 ...
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is 3.733.654 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
3.733.654 ₫
4.263.647 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is 9.777.375 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
9.777.375 ₫
11.168.370 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Room 3301 - large room with a great partial ocean view. You can hear the waves crashing. Eclectic offerings at the restaurant. Clean room. Liked the 12:00 check out. Great value for the money. Great staff. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is 3.622.518 ₫ per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
3.622.518 ₫
4.129.670 ₫ total
1 Oct - 2 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! (1,000 reviews)
"The shower was very difficult to turn on, the tub could use a good clean. Would have loved a coffee pot/coffee & water cups in the room. We were thankful for the extra fan brought to us as we weren’t expecting such hot weather in California!"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

The Inn at East Beach
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA
The price is 6.622.542 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
6.622.542 ₫
8.602.925 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 ...
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
433 Corona Del Mar Drive Santa Barbara CA
The price is 3.148.315 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
3.148.315 ₫
3.595.218 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great, nothing went wrong. Got more towels when I called. Pool was great and you can’t beat the location!"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in East Beach

Find the best East Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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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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.

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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.

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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

East Beach Travel Guide

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