East Beach Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.
A coastal city with a beach, palm-lined promenade, and mountains in the background.
A coastal beach with waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.
A river with rocks, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
A beach with a large cruise ship in the distance, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular East Beach attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in East Beach

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp5.589.256 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp5.589.256
Rp7.194.500 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (376 reviews)
"The gym was closed. I did like that it’s really convenient to the beach."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp5.205.024 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp5.205.024
Rp6.664.990 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp5.839.386 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp5.839.386
Rp6.670.287 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Santa Barbara Inn
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp3.236.874 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp3.236.874
Rp3.696.348 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,441 reviews)
"The room was very clean staff was awesome"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp3.718.192 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp3.718.192
Rp4.238.739 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Our original booking was only for 2 nights and we found the Inn so wonderful after the first night we extended for 3 more nights. Perfect location!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

The Inn at East Beach
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
433 Corona Del Mar Drive Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp3.361.578 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp3.361.578
Rp3.838.754 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"The staff was nice and helpful, parking was good and I was happy there was an air conditioning unit in the room. My negative ratings have to do with the appearance of the hotel. Doors had paint missing at bottom and the rooms seemed dated. It appeared a lot nicer in the pictures."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in East Beach

Find the best East Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West 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 Arlington Theater 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.

Lower State

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



East Beach Travel Guide