What is East Beach like?

Travellers love the East Beach neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and cycling. Make sure that you visit East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo as part of your East Beach travel plans.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the East Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 43 East Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in East Beach.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of East Beach with a visit to Chase Palm Park and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around East Beach include Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Art Foundry and Santa Barbara Deep Sea. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Stearns Wharf or Municipal Tennis Center.

The Best Hotels in East Beach, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach

Erika

3.657.921 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

8.503.044 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Palmoro House

East Beach

Yatin

4.804.998 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.8 km from East Beach

Emilie

8.192.675 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Luxury Apartment | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

Casa Castillo

3 km from East Beach

Zheng

7.757.084 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 4.4 km from East Beach

Ken

4.279.672 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 3.2 km from East Beach

Julie

5.328.416 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Orange Tree Inn

Upper East, 3.8 km from East Beach

Timothy

2.797.157 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.9 km from East Beach

Samantha

8.025.736 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

Oak Park, 4 km from East Beach

Yoshiko

7.695.028 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Mar - 18 Mar

Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 3.2 km from East Beach

Antim

12.490.744 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2 km from East Beach

Oscar

Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 2.2 km from East Beach

Joseph

6.670.549 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

El Encanto Santa Barbara

3.5 km from East Beach

John

20.322.480 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Mar - 26 Mar

The Milo

West Beach, 1.7 km from East Beach

Seth

7.327.443 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Mar - 24 Mar

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Where to stay in East Beach

Find the best East Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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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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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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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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The Marina at Santa Barbara

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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.

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The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

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Top East Beach Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent Stay. We were pleasantly surprised with our stay here. The room was spotless and well-maintained, with a very comfortable bed and surprisingly quiet atmosphere for being near the freeway. The staff was incredibly friendly and made check-in a breeze. We really appreciated the complimentary breakfast in the morning and happy hour in the evening. The Wi-Fi was reasonable fast and reliable, which made catching up on emails and news convenient. The waterfront is within easy walking distance and they don’t charge extra for parking. We’ll definitely be staying here again on our next road trip!"