Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach
Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach
Starting off a great day of fishing with a beautiful #sunrise over the Santa Barbara Harbor #adventure #ocean #California
Stearns Wharf at sunset in Santa Barbara, California. #SantaBarbara #California #sunset #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.

Popular places to visit

I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset

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
Giraffe

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
The longest deep water pier between San Francisco and Los Angeles in Santa Barbara.

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
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, USA - OCT 8th, 2014: city Leadbetter beach with a cruise liner

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.

East Beach
blue sky over Santa Barbara coastline

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.

West Beach
Museum of Natural History Sea Center on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, California, USA

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

Things to do

Santa Barbara Coastal Cruise

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

HK$253
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

HK$540
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

HK$1,557
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
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Top hotels in Santa Barbara Beach

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 Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,154 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff, great location.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$2,047 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
HK$2,047
HK$2,338 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,527 reviews)
We loved our stay at the Milo. Friendly staff and a great location with beautiful grounds. We’ll be back.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The Milo
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is HK$1,622 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
HK$1,622
HK$1,852 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (1,847 reviews)
Very nice and cozy place

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Inn By The Harbor
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is HK$1,375 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
HK$1,375
HK$1,570 total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Lovely lobby and seating area upstairs. Perfect location. Clean room.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Riviera Beach House
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is HK$991 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
HK$991
HK$1,132 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,276 reviews)
Perfect location, about a block from the beach, walking distance to many great restaurants, and shopping, clean room, nice helpful office staff. The only thing missing was a microwave.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA
The price is HK$2,035 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$2,035
HK$2,636 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
We would have had a wonderful stay, except that housekeeping was awful. The first day they did not do our room or leave clean towels. We asked for service and were given towels, but no wash cloths. The next day we had to ask for sevice. The 3rd day, they madevthe beds and nithing else. These little ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach

A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.

Waterfront

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

Waterfront
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.

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
Sunset on the pier beach

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
Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall.

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
Santa Barbara Beach, California

West Beach

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

West Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

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