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

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Santa Barbara Inn	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,422 reviews	View
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
The Inn at East Beach	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,007 reviews	View
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt	4.0 star property	8.0 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

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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A large tree with dense foliage in a park.

Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

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Top East Beach Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Had a great stay. The staff at breakfast was also great."

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

8/10 Good

"Motel 6 gets the thumbs up for being half a block from the beach. Walking down to the beach each morning to do some exercises was pretty magical. (This is not the motel's fault, but be aware that all the beaches in the area have a good amount of tar. It is natural tar. It is messy!) Part of the reason I'm giving this motel 4 instead of 3 stars, is that I appreciated that it was nicely kept. Very clean and helpful staff. Much cleaner and fresher feeling than most travelodges. But I think you must have ear plugs. I could hear people through walls and through the ceiling above me. On my last night it seemed like people had checked out so I got my first good night's sleep. The air conditioning was occasionally loud, though I did get used to that. The side of the bed I would normally sleep on was lumpy. So I moved to the middle. That was fine. I was lucky enough to be able to have my own room so I had plenty of storage. I think it would be more difficult for two people. They were kind of stingy with towels supplied in the room, though if you wanted more, they brought them with no problem. I don't know if any of the rooms have microwaves, but mine did not. Did not care for the creamer for the coffee in the lobby in the morning. They offer either powder or flavored syrupy stuff. Offered easy to use dish TV. Pleasant to sit by the pool at night but did not swim in it. I heard it was unheated."

Frequently asked questions

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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach 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 40 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. Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach 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.

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1. The Inn at East Beach

2. Santa Barbara Inn

3. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

6. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

7. Palmoro House

8. Lavender Inn by the Sea

9. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10. Inn By The Harbor

11. Marina Beach Hotel

12. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

13. Harbor House Inn

14. Harbor View Inn

15. The Milo

16. Casa Del Mar Inn

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

18. Villa Rosa Inn

19. Haley Hotel

20. La Playa Inn

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Where to stay in East Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

Lower State

Top East Beach Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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