Eastside
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.
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.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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 walkable area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
Top hotels in Eastside
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Clean rooms. Balcony view. Parking. Breakfast. So much value for the room rate. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
Yes,
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Great Location.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
We always stay at this Hilton when we visit Santa Barbara.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Place was nice - pretty quiet.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Front Desk staff was excellent, friendly, super helpful. Great start to the stay. I had a slight mishap with my reservation and they fixed it right away. Any time I am in Santa Barbara, this is where I will stay.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
East Beach
East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
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.
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.
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.
