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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 biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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 biking trails.
West Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the biking trails.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center during your travels in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Deals
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Needed a place to sleep. Was great clean easy parking free. Needed toothpaste and they had a sample one for us. Will stay again
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
The Milo
Spacious, clean room.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Everything was great except the mattress.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Inn By The Harbor
This is a great hotel. The rooms are beautiful and pool area looks like a resort. Breakfast is good. A fun surprise is the happy hour with wine, cheese and cookies.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Lights did work in bathroom or above sink. Informed night clerk who wasn’t able to have it fixed and would let day clerk know. When checking out day clerk was unaware of problem until I brought it up. There was no room change or compensation provided.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Amazing overall experience
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Santa Barbara Beach
Waterfront
While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor.
East Beach
East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
The Funk Zone
Travelers 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
Eastside might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.
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