Eastside
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit

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 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 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 County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

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.

Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.
Things to do

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

Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour
Top hotels in Eastside

Hotel Santa Barbara
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
It raining and cold
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Very clean
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
The family rooms available and the continental breakfast.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel is 1 block from ocean and walkable to State Street restaurants and shopping. Very courteous with simple complimentary breakfast, free specialty coffees, waffles, juice, fruit, yogurt. Hot tub and pool were clean and safe.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Beachside Inn
Clean, courteous staff, great location, great breakfst, free wine and cheese each afternoon
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside

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.

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.


