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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,376 reviews	View
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
The Inn at East Beach	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt	4.0 star property	8.0 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in East Beach

Find the best East Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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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.

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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Top East Beach Hotel Reviews

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4/10 Poor

"Room service took well over an hour. Also, we left an item and called multiple times to verify if they had it. The staff never bothered calling back to confirm if the item was in lost and found. Stay away from this place"

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I highly recommend staying here! There are 2 parking lots so parking here was simple. The staff was quick to check me in and helpful with recommendations of things to do around town. The room was clean, comfortable - it even had a closed in back patio. The grounds are beautiful with fountains and plants galore! And breakfast was a plus - sausage and bacon and bagels and coffee! As a single, female traveler I felt very safe and comfortable here."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"LOVE this hotel and cannot wait to come back and stay again. The whole place felt like a serene spa with the cleanliness and aromatics radiating throughout the property and each floor. The little details such as the hydration station to refill water bottles and the pump hand soap instead of bar soap made a big difference to me. The decor was immaculate and was basically my vision board brought to life. All of that combined with the perfect location in the middle of State St with walking distance to everything was a dream. We will definitely return!"

Santa Barbara Inn

8/10 Good

"This hotel has a great view and nice location close to downtown SB. Room was nice and bed was comfortable. If you have a balcony room, view is great but we were facing Cabrillo street and it was so noisy. Loud motorcycles constantly cruising by. The noise from the bar and dining area also sounded very close like they were next door. It is quiet when the balcony doors are shut though. Valet was fast and most of the staff were friendly. Next time we’re in the area we’ll stay away from properties on Cabrillo Street."

Frequently asked questions

What is East Beach like?

Travellers love the East Beach neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and cycling. Make sure that you visit East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo as part of your East Beach travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in East Beach?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in East Beach. This resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Santa Barbara Inn and Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the East Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 40 East Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in East Beach.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of East Beach with a visit to Chase Palm Park and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around East Beach include Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Art Foundry and Santa Barbara Deep Sea. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Stearns Wharf or Municipal Tennis Center.

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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Santa Barbara Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Inn at East Beach

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Palmoro House

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Casa Del Sol

Inn By The Harbor

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

La Playa Inn

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Where to stay in East Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Top East Beach Hotel Reviews

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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