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Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

4.7 of 5 • 198 reviews
East Beach
Everything was eaonderful. I was so impressed I stayed several extra days. Read more
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The Inn at East Beach

4.1 of 5 • 919 reviews
East Beach
We were visiting Santa Barbara for a wedding and had to find accommodation for the whole family. The Inn at East Beach was our most affordable option - Santa Barbara is crazy expensive!Staff is really nice and helpful, rooms are tidy, beds are a … Read more
£102

The Fess Parker - A DoubleTree by Hilton Resort

4 of 5 • 1,853 reviews
East Beach
Great stay at a very nice hotel in an excellent location! Read more
£169

Santa Barbara Inn

4.1 of 5 • 857 reviews
East Beach
Beautiful hotel in great shape and clean. Stay here! Read more
£202

Blue Sands Inn

4 of 5 • 145 reviews
East Beach
This hotel has recently been renovated. The room/bathroom is beautiful. It is located right across the street from the beach. Couldn't have been happier. Read more
£145

Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach

3.2 of 5 • 595 reviews
East Beach
Our stay was just as expected, We had no complaints. This was a great deal and only steps from the beach. Some rooms even had an ocean view. Read more
£93

Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara

3.6 of 5 • 1,421 reviews
East Beach
My girlfriend and I stayed here for one night. One of the major highlights of our stay is the staff. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, all of the staff we encountered was very attentive to our stay and accommodating. The front … Read more
£135

Santa Barbara House

3.7 of 5 • 1,140 reviews
East Beach
the main hotel is across from the beach and has some nice amenities - gym, pool with service, towels, coffee in the lobby, etc. this section of the hotel is just a block and half away via a shortcut. we stayed during peak season and it's prett … Read more
£114

Old Yacht Club Inn

3.4 of 5 • 45 reviews
East Beach
This rental had easy access to the beach and a short walk to nearby shops and restaurants. Quaint furnishings with modern elements throughout. We stayed in the Gallaher room which was a little cramped and in the San Miguel which was updated an … Read more
£146

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Pocket Guide: Santa Barbara East Beach Hotels

Known as the American Riviera, the beautiful coastal city of Santa Barbara is famous for its Mission-style architecture, swaying palm trees and four miles of sweeping white sandy beaches. Located just south of downtown Santa Barbara and fringed by palm trees, volleyball courts and beach cafes, East Beach is Santa Barbara's most popular beach and stretches nearly two miles along the southern flank of the city.

Hotels and Resorts near East Beach

There’s one thing that Santa Barbara is not short of, and that’s good accommodation. Catering for all budgets, this Mediterranean-influenced city offers everything from low-key beach hostels and budget roadside inns right up to five-star beach resorts and boutique hotels. Most accommodation in Santa Barbara has outdoor pools or on-site bars and restaurants, while some hotel have spas and bike hire, too. Book a room near East Beach and you'll be in the heart of the Santa Barbara action.

Explore East Beach from Your Hotel

As the city's main beach, East Beach is fully equipped with picnic areas, volleyball courts and kids’ playgrounds, as well as public showers, beach-wheelchair hire and a beachfront bar and restaurant.

Hire a quirky canopied bike for two or three and explore East Beach’s lengthy promenade between Stearns Wharf and the Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Another family attraction close to East Beach’s hotels is Santa Barbara Zoo, one of the state's best small zoos. Located a 15-minute stroll east of the beach, the zoo's famous Masai giraffes, Humboldt penguins and Asian elephants are a treat for kids young and old.

Where to Eat near Your East Beach Hotel

West of East Beach is the historic Stearns Wharf, an old wooden pier-turned-shopping, dining and entertainment hub. Look out for the playful sea lions and brown pelicans who live around the pier. After splashing in the warm Pacific, why not refresh with a margarita or two in one of the city's cool beach bars.

From basic roadside inns, hip beach hostels to swanky ocean-facing resorts, Santa Barbara has hotels for all budgets. Use Expedia's search tools to find the best hotel deals for your next Californian holiday.

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