Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide
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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.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
East Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
West Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Top hotels in Santa Barbara Beach
Inn By The Harbor
Wonderful. Love the friendly staff, comfy, clean, fully renovated rooms. Mickey was the most amazing front desk clerk, concierge!!!! Great hospitality from all, thank you!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Short walk down to the beach, perfect for a little getaway
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Milo
Dirty sheets with stains and an unpleasant smell.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Riviera Beach House
Pet friendly environment and attentive staff. Room sizing is way smaller than pictured. Could have been a bit more clean, although the rooms are dog-friendly, but there was stains all over the walls underneath the desk and near coffee maker.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Beautiful view. Close to the beach.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
As soon as we stepped into our ocean view room it was perfect!!! The layout is great, very spacious and comfortable. The front desk staff was amazing Max did a great job detailing everything about the property and Kevin with valet service was very helpful. I definitely recommend having some drinks ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
