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.

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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 Rp5.198.673 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp5.198.673
Rp6.744.556 total
11 Aug - 12 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 ...
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp6.744.750 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp6.744.750
Rp7.704.303 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Amazing staff"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
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 Rp5.179.968 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp5.179.968
Rp6.632.905 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,000 reviews)
"The breakfast was incredible and hot never cold . I would highly recommend any time. I would definitely come again."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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 Rp3.302.230 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp3.302.230
Rp3.770.945 total
10 Aug - 11 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! (1,423 reviews)
"Well decorated"

Reviewed on 17 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 Rp2.881.316 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp2.881.316
Rp3.284.701 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"The picture on the Hotels.com site of the lobby is different than the actual lobby. The picture makes it look very upscale, but it isn’t. The location is excellent if you want to be near the water. The hotel has a lot of deferred maintenance. No curtain on one of the windows over the sink, which ..."

Reviewed on 16 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 Rp3.307.889 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
Rp3.307.889
Rp3.777.443 total
12 Aug - 13 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 ...
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 East 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.

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