East Beach 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.
East Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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 Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in East Beach
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Love the location!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
Great hotel, we loved it!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
P there are very good people.I'd recommend it
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Room was not clean and sink was broken and no one came till next day to fix it
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
I noticed some stains on one of my pillows and even after they cleaned our room, I noticed the same stain on the same pillow which made me assume they didn’t even change our pillow covers. Some of the furniture seem older too like the paint seems chipped. You can hear the people upstairs easily. ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Inn at East Beach
Room was extremely dirty. Sheets were dirty, floor dirty, counters dirty.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, West Beach and East Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
Eucalyptus Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Eucalyptus Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Barbara Zoo and Lotusland.
