Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll
Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
Top hotels in Santa Barbara Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Harbor 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 Cabrillo Pavillion 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 Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and Cabrillo Pavillion are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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