Visit Santa Barbara Beach
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.
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.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
East Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.
West Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in Santa Barbara Beach
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Great staff room very clean. Had an unfortunate room service meal but when contacted rhey helped to remedy it right away.
Reviewed on 3 Dec, 2025
Inn By The Harbor
Yes. Room was clean. Employees were very nice
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
The Milo
Amazing location by the beach and close to downtown. Great service, comfortable bed, spacious bathroom and the patio areas with gas fires are a plus.
Reviewed on 4 Dec, 2025
Marina Beach Motel
The staff was very welcoming, the room was clean and ready. The room was a bit small for 2 people and 2 queen beds, but we didn't spend much time there. The small fridge, microwave & Keruig was much appreciated and used. The ease of renting (free) bikes to ride along the beach was one of my favorite ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Check in was easy and the room was comfortable, the heater/ac worked, bed and pillows were comfy. Walking distance to all the nice restaurants. Only thing was there was quite a lot of noise surrounding the room we got because there was lots of traffic (right by the laundryroom) but even at night ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Room was nice it was a little small, but clean and quaint, we enjoyed the fire pit in the lobby patio and restaurant on site.
Reviewed on 26 Nov, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, West Beach and East Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.