Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

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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 beautiful beaches 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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5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour

£75
Per adult
5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour
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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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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
The price is £182 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
£182
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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! (1,296 reviews)
"Customer service is always extraordinary! The hotel and staff are extremely nice!"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 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 £254 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
£254
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
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! (1,108 reviews)
"Location was great, room was clean and comfortable. AC worked well. Hotel staff were very nice and made it super easy to check in/out."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £301 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
£301
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Overall great stay. Property needs some touchups - damaged areas etc. Food was wonderful! Only one low point when a staff person was rude about using the firepits and that we could not order a Smore's Kit without spending $120.00. He treated me like I was dirt on his shoe.... All other staff was ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £242 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£242
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,601 reviews)
"We spent the weekend here for our anniversary and were warmly welcomed by their friendly staff, Diego. We appreciated the complimentary champagne in our room, as well as the complimentary breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese offerings. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean, and despite being ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Inn By The Harbor
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 out of 5
223 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £277 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
£277
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,108 reviews)
"Beautiful buildings, lots of amenities, comfortable rooms and great, friendly staff!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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 £194 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
£194
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, clean and perfect location. Love the free breakfast and wine and cheese hour. A little noisy as our room is near the street, but not too bad. Wonderful place to stay for the price."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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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 Reagan Ranch Center.

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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