East Beach Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit East Beach
Stay near popular East Beach attractions
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 East Beach

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
"Excellent location! The staff, maintenance, and housekeeping are all phenomenal. Raffy is a true gem. He takes pride in his job and was the most helpful and accommodating. The only thing that can improve are the amenities. The mini fridge was occupied with ice half its size. We were told it’s a common ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Santa Barbara Inn

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

The Inn at East Beach
"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

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
"Overall we had a good experience. Check in was easy and there was a good amount of parking - there were even EV charging stations. Property clean all around and grounds seem kept up. Vending machines available; 1 for snacks and 1 for drinks. First time we went to get a drink from vending machine ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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.

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























