Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

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Santa Barbara Beach

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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East Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.

East Beach
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

5/5(1 review)

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.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Rich with history, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Things to do

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Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle

£101
Per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle
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Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

£47
Per adult
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
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Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll

£8
Per adult
Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll
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Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure

£280
Per adult
Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure
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Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour

£75
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour
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Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

£36
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
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Top hotels in Santa Barbara Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £161 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£161
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,267 reviews)
"The staff was excellent. Our only issue was with the room above us. We could hear people walking around into the late night...quite heavy footed. I would recommend trying to get a room on the third floor and avoid the possibility of lack of sleep. The hotel is a good value."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £196 per night from 13 May to 14 May
£196
per night
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,073 reviews)
"Room was great, really odd shower door and you could hear chatter outside the room but guests were quiet at later hours."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £171 per night from 2 May to 3 May
£171
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Overall, good. Only issue was the mattress. Too soft"

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Beachside Inn
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £239 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£239
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (615 reviews)
"Totally satisfied!"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2024

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £180 per night from 6 May to 7 May
£180
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was very cost and extremely comfortable"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £204 per night from 28 May to 29 May
£204
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,596 reviews)
"The inn boasts classic Mediterranean flare, surrounded by lush gardens. Its proximity to the waterfront and downtown makes it an ideal base for exploring the city. Each morning, guests are treated to a continental breakfast. Don’t expect to walk out of there full but it’s plenty for a small bite. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Inn By The Harbor
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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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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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

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.

The Funk Zone
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Lower State
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and Cabrillo Pavillion are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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West Beach

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

West Beach

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