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

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
"Very nice and clean facility, but kind of spendy, but I suppose that's what you have to do to stay across from the beach."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
"The location is great! The only complaint is that the room was very noisy. It sounded like the HVAC was rattling all night."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
"The check-in process was wonderful. Very friendly staff. The room was spacious and clean. Enjoyed the swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Only suggestion would be to have coffee in the room. Otherwise it was absolutely fantastic."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
"The staff was helpful and friendly. Great location! Rooms were cute and comfortable."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

The Inn at East Beach

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
"The stay here was excellent-the staff was very friendly, room was small but clean. Perfect location to the beach! We will be back!"
Reviewed on 9 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 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 Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Reagan Ranch Center.
























