Eastside Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
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.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
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.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in Eastside
Hotel Santa Barbara
Good to stay
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Location
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
This was a great stay. The only downfall was the hot tub was not hot. The heated pool was nice though.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Really have to thank the staff for being so friendly and responsive to everything. Every person that we interacted with really made the whole experience excellent. It was unfortunate that we were only there for one evening and the toilet in our room continued to run even after use. A small inconvenience, ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
The “Terrible”overall rating is due to the manager, M.R. We asked if we could check in 55 min early. M.R. stated that there was a room available but the early check-in fee would be $20.00! What a complete turn off. $20 for a “early” 55 min check-in. If M.R. is a reflection of this hotel’s management ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Great room with a partial view of the ocean. Staff was really nice and the check in and out was super easy.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
Eucalyptus Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Eucalyptus Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lotusland and Santa Barbara Zoo.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
