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 waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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 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 Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in East Beach
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
The hotel is ok. Actually the restaurant was very nice. But the place is so big and odd... Rotunda hallways have no wall hangings and seem worn out and abandoned. Some of the staff just acted ambivalent, like they didn't want to be working through the holidays.
Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
I liked that it's accessible to the beach across the street. It was a better experience than when I reserved at another hotel a year ago. It has a very Asian/Greek/morrocan/tropical influence, which is a bit confusing because when you look at the hotel - its Spanish architecture. It would be nice ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Spotless room, great front desk service, and early check in.
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
We thought the hotel had a great location-in the middle of everything. We enjoyed just sitting out on the balcony and looking at the beach. We were able to walk to a lot of things.
Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025
The Inn at East Beach
Great customer service, quick replies, very pet friendly, so close to the beach and restaurants. The balcony view was great. It was also very quiet in the neighborhood. We will be back. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 2026
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
The cute breakfast basquet they give you is a nice gesture and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Loved the rooms and the closeness to the beach for a reasonable price. Would definitely come back!
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 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, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor 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 Reagan Ranch Center.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
