East Beach Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit East Beach
Stay near popular East Beach attractions
Top hotels in East Beach

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
"Great stay! Use the fire pits at night."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
"Amazing property and great service."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
"We had a pleasurable stay at Mar Monte. Staff greeted us kindly and the check-in process was quick. I drove our Tesla EV and inquired about using the charger, but because I declined the valet service, he denied my request. This needs to be better explained in the literature regarding the resort fee. ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
"if you want to be a block away from the beach in one of the most beautiful places in California and NOT pay BIG bucks, this is your venue. Realize though, the bed is a double (in my room) no coffee pot (I brought my own single shot)and the room is small. . . but clean with refrigerator. Staff is ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
"Great location. Helpful staff. Cimfortable bed. Clean room."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
"Super cute little motel/hotel. Clean, comfy beds, lots of room amenities. The staff is excellent and very helpful. Will stay here again!! Free parking!"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Beach

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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara 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.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.





















