East Beach
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to 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 seaside or seek out the biking trails.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic 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 County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Things to do
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in East Beach
Santa Barbara Inn
Prior to our arrival the hotel text me to let me know they were expecting us and to let them know if we need anything at arrival. Our room was beautiful, spacious and very clean. The property is across the street from the beach and easy to get to and walking distance to restaurants and shopping. ...
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Great location! Staff was excellent and very helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Nice Rooms great location
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
The location is great. The room was cozy and clean.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
The Inn at East Beach
Excellent staff so helpful so kind premises were clean. Everyone was absolutely wonderful. Cannot recommend this place highly enough and I will come again. Thank you for everything. You were absolutely wonderful.!!!!
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
Waterfront
While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor.
Eastside
Eastside might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
The Funk Zone
Travelers 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.
Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater.
