East Beach 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.

East Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.

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.

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.

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 East Beach

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Love the location!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
Great hotel, we loved it!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
P there are very good people.I'd recommend it
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Room was not clean and sink was broken and no one came till next day to fix it
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
I noticed some stains on one of my pillows and even after they cleaned our room, I noticed the same stain on the same pillow which made me assume they didn’t even change our pillow covers. Some of the furniture seem older too like the paint seems chipped. You can hear the people upstairs easily. ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

The Inn at East Beach
Room was extremely dirty. Sheets were dirty, floor dirty, counters dirty.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Beach

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.

Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Eucalyptus Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Eucalyptus Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Barbara Zoo and Lotusland.
