Visit Santa Barbara Beach
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.

West Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside 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.
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Santa Barbara Beach

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
It's small but nice resort. It seems like they are in process of upgrading some things which will help.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Inn By The Harbor
Easy smooth checkin
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

The Milo
Wonderful room and friendly stagg
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Marina Beach Motel
We enjoyed this renovated motel. The room was lovely, really well-equipped and a great shower. The buffet breakfast was good and the staff friendly. The only downside was the very loud HVAC in the room, which disturbed our sleep. It seemed to come on about once every five minutes for about 30 seconds ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Good stay
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Beachside Inn
Clean, nice staff, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach

Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, West Beach and East Beach 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 East Beach 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall.

Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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








