Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

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Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
Photo by Sean Coleman
Photo by Sean Coleman
Photo by Pam Fruth
Photo by Pam Fruth

Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara Zoo

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
Santa Barbara Harbor

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
Stearns Wharf

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
East Beach

East Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.

East Beach
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

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

Cabrillo Pavillion

Cabrillo Pavillion is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.

Cabrillo Pavillion

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

£26
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Checking out the sea lions

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

£41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

£140
per traveller
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Coastal Cruise

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

£28
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

£20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

£11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
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Top hotels in Santa Barbara 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 £237 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£237
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (83 reviews)
"Very good hotel with view of the beach and walk across the road to the beach front park and trail."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

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 £189 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£189
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,682 reviews)
"Good sized quiet rooms with kitchenette. AC.Good breakfast Small pool"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
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 helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,828 reviews)
"Staff were super nice and breakfast was really good. The room we got not so great. Showerhead did not work properly. Was close to the beach and very walkable to restaurants."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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 £210 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£210
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,266 reviews)
"Everything was very good, we received a nice reception from the gentleman at the desk when we arrived! The champagne welcome was appreciated. Nice clean pool and beautiful flowers all over the property. Comfortable beds and nice shower. My only complaint is that Rm 22 is not a good location. Its ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £196 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£196
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,404 reviews)
"The staff is very helpful and kind from the front desk, to the valets, to housekeepers. Ideal location. Beautiful setting. Rooms and grounds are very well cared for."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Milo
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £267 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£267
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The property was nice. The restaurant had inside and outside dining options but closed at 10 and bar also closed at that time. I don't know if I would stay again as my room over looked a neighborhood and not the beach. That costs much more. They should have electric bikes to rent. I received a text ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Santa Barbara Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach

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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach 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 East Beach 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 East Beach 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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