Eastside Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

Popular places to visit

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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 Zoo
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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
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Stearns Wharf

4/5(31 reviews)

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.

Stearns Wharf
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Upper State Street

4.5/5(32 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.

Upper State Street
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Butterfly Beach

4/5(1 review)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Butterfly Beach
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(11 reviews)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Things to do

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Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour

£107
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour
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Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle

£101
Per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle
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4 Days - Golden West

£708
Per adult
4 Days - Golden West
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Top hotels in Eastside

Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £111 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
£111
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Sandpiper Lodge
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £210 per night from 22 May to 23 May
£210
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,099 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £116 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£116
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"great"

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £163 per night from 28 May to 29 May
£163
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable, staff friendly. Close to many things but not within walking distance to beach. Pool was very small compared to pictures but temps too cool for swimming. Great daily breakfast selection and nice work out room! Would come again for sure!!"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £152 per night from 28 May to 29 May
£152
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"I like that it was clean. Didn’t like that it didn’t have a elevator."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £124 per night from 22 May to 23 May
£124
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,282 reviews)
"Property very clean and nicely renovated. Offer a great breakfast. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Quick walk to beach and restaurants."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Other neighbourhoods around Eastside

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Upper Riviera

While there might not be top attractions in Upper Riviera, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Barbara Bowl and Mission Santa Barbara.

Upper Riviera
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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

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.

Santa Barbara Beach
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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront
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Eucalyptus Hill

While there might not be top attractions in Eucalyptus Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lotusland and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Eucalyptus Hill
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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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Laguna

If you're spending some time in Laguna, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House are top sights worth seeing.

Laguna

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