Eastside 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.
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 browse for the perfect souvenirs 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 care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling 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 Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Top hotels in Eastside
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
The rooms are kept neat everyday and the view of your patio is amazing. I enjoyed my stay and will choose this hotel for future stays thanks.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
Was amazing. Only problem was elevator takes waaay to long and valet was so expensive.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Great Location.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
We always stay at this Hilton when we visit Santa Barbara.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
I was surprised at how good the neighborhood was; safe and convenient. Very clean. Staff was very nice. Will stay there again.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Clean room clean facilities nice people . Will stay again
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore 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 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.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
