Eastside, CA
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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.

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.

Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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)
Eastside Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara
Everyone was so nice and helpful. Rooms were very well appointed and stocked with everything we needed, plus some.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Overall the room was fine. I just thought the lodge was closer to main State Street.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Inn By The Harbor
Super clean and pleasant rooms, cute happy hour, and great location!
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Clean modernly renovated room; very kind staff, free breakfast- very great location! We had a great stay and thought it was a great value!
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

The Milo
staff was very nice! room was super clean and cozy. and love the hotel!!
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Eastside

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.

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Waterfront
While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor.

Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater.

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.



