East Beach Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

aerial of East Beach at sunset, Santa Barbara, California
aerial of East Beach at sunset, Santa Barbara, California
aerial view of East Beach with Stearn's Wharf and the Harbor in the distance, Santa Barbara, California
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SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, USA - OCT 8th, 2014: city Leadbetter beach with a cruise liner

Stay near popular East Beach attractions

Giraffe

Santa Barbara Zoo

4.5/5 (1,101 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in East Beach

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is £307 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£307
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (315 reviews)
"The hotel was fine, very aged but fine. The staff acted like they had no idea what they were doing and were not very helpful. The room was not up to a Hilton standard room. I definitely expected better. Will skip this Hilton on the way back to Santa Barbara."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is £227 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£227
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
"Amazing property and great service."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Santa Barbara 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 £261 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£261
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"We had a pleasurable stay at Mar Monte. Staff greeted us kindly and the check-in process was quick. I drove our Tesla EV and inquired about using the charger, but because I declined the valet service, he denied my request. This needs to be better explained in the literature regarding the resort fee. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is £141 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£141
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,393 reviews)
"A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
433 Corona Del Mar Drive Santa Barbara CA
The price is £153 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£153
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is £111 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£111
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Close to the beach. Limited selection of continental breakfast. The stay was okay."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

The Inn at East Beach
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Where to stay in East Beach

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Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt

West Beach

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

Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

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