Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide
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Visit Santa Barbara Beach
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes
Top hotels in Santa Barbara Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"The property looked nice online. Their breakfast was nice and coffee, but nobody was in the pool. It was in the parking lot, which was kind of weird when we got there. There was a bomb sleeping on the sidewalk right by the front door, which was kind of scary and we left and checked out earlier than ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Inn By The Harbor
"we had serious problems with staff invading our privacy which we shared with management . We then asked for room cleaning while we were out for 4 hours but no one came. Air conditioner puddles water outside door entrance so you need to be extra careful entering /exiting room. Property was well maintained ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Beachside Inn
"Great location and pool was nice for kids. Breakfast was convenient. Place is showing a bit of age but not bad."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hotel Californian

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

The Franciscan Hotel
"Everything was wonderful!"
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

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.

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.

West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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


























