Eastside
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Eastside
Hotel Santa Barbara
It was such a treat to stay at the Hotel Santa Barbara with friends. The hotel is quite charming. Ate dinner across the street at Joe’s Cafe which is a must do. Had a wonderful meal. Such a great location. We will be back 😃
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
continental breakfast was great the property was well taken care of room was very clean
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
The rooms and lobby look nothing like the picture. The description gave the impression that the room was much larger than it was in reality. The furniture was in so so condition. The breakfast area was quite mess on the day that we went.
Reviewed on 29 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
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
We stay here at least once a year on our way to Big Sur. In theoast we have always had the room facing the courtyard and its perfect. This time the room faces the parking lot and street and it was very noisy all night. Still a charming place with beautiful courtyard and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Place was clean and nice amenities in the room. Just had a slight hiccup with no hot water when place it fully booked due to high usage. Otherwise great location and very clean rooms.
Reviewed on 26 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and Lotusland.
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, West Beach and East Beach 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.
