Eastside Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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.
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 Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Santa Barbara County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
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.
Top hotels in Eastside
Hotel Santa Barbara
Almost new, great location, nice gym
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Nice spacious and clean room. Fit our needs perfect. Staff was friendly and helpful. Only 'negative' was some of the parking spaces are small, so if someone doesn't park straight, you miss out on a parking spot.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Inn By The Harbor
The room was absolutely charming!!! Immediately walking into a " beach oasis"!!!🏖⛴️⛱️ The amenities were great, the shower, outstanding, and the queen bed, beyond comfortable. Sam, the Front Guest Agent was so professional, knowledgeable and so plesant and kind!!! Can't wait to book time at this ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Everything was great. The only negative was that they didn’t open for breakfast until 7 am.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
The ocean, the rooms were spectacular, clean, and comfortable beds. The staff were accommodating, attentive, and so very helpful with recommendations. The food on the premises was tasty and delicious.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Great work!👍👏
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
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.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
