Title: Visit Eastside: Best of Eastside, Santa Barbara Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Eastside](https://expedia.ca/Eastside-Santa-Barbara-Hotels.0-n553248635976479528-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Eastside Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Eastside.d553248635976479528.Car-Rental-Guide)[Eastside Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Eastside.d553248635976479528.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Eastside ## Santa Barbara ## Visit Eastside Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Barbara travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/30ce6c84-8fdd-46b4-a6db-46fa6908e44f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Harbor 4.5/5(16 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Harbor-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d553248634000903287.Vacation-Attraction) ![SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraBowl_6065951_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065951/1c4c223f-48da-46c6-aaa5-f4448e7438f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Bowl 5/5(4 reviews) Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Bowl-Lower-Riviera.d6065951.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse showing heritage architecture and a luxury hotel or resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/35515636-c1e2-4fd8-9ed4-32c9dd451a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara County Courthouse 4.5/5(12 reviews) See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-County-Courthouse-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6177264.Vacation-Attraction) ![Giraffe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065929/270a1a70-0d2d-4907-9d24-b5f37a1112ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Zoo 5/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Zoo-Santa-Barbara.d6065929.Vacation-Attraction) ![ENW1XK View from Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336857/90780389-162c-4ad9-9918-f18b839fdb74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Upper State Street 4.5/5(27 reviews) 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 charming coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.ca/Upper-State-Street-Santa-Barbara.d6336857.Vacation-Attraction) ![Butterfly beach along Channel Drive in Santa Barbara, California., Shutterstock ID 23776711, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561135821/7c23c39f-881e-469e-b9f7-da3e4d3d4068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Butterfly Beach 5/5(1 review) 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 walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Butterfly-Beach-Santa-Barbara.d553248621561135821.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/f40fd037-ab30-40b5-bf4c-f29e61420bbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour CA $38 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) ![Helicopter Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour CA $94 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map CA $48 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental CA $61 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details) ![Solvang | The Haunt: Solvang Ghost Hunting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48126983/29319d00-b546-4d10-93fb-95e1c38b1d38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour CA $75 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/solvang-ghost-hunting-and-dark-history-tour.a48126983.activity-details) ![Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49965347/cc9b081e-041c-4ce1-b661-266bdf8cbc76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy CA $34 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Eastside Hotel Deals ![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/009f4bea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St Santa Barbara CA CA $335 CA $389 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,172 reviews) Beautiful property, newly renovated, nice features and amenities. Very clean. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara making walking or biking easy to most attractions. Valet parking and free bikes available. Because of it’s central location, it was very noisy on weekends with ... Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479528) ![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/219b9599_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandpiper Lodge 3525 State St Santa Barbara CA CA $127 CA $145 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,163 reviews) The room was clean & the staff were helpful. Would recommend it. Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=1057983&PinnedHotelID=1057983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479528) ![Inn By The Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34500/34495/375e4f4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Inn By The Harbor 433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA CA $294 CA $336 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,861 reviews) Great vibe. Clean and had everything I needed. Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=34495&PinnedHotelID=34495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479528) ![Santa Barbara Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34500/34492/30abd348_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Barbara Inn 901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA CA $366 CA $419 total Feb 25 - Feb 26 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) All around excellent Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=34492&PinnedHotelID=34492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479528) ![Avania Inn of Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/969000/968986/a1b49ad5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avania Inn of Santa Barbara 128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA CA $142 CA $173 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,099 reviews) Very nice room. Excellent staff. The pool and jacuzzi are a Nice. I would love to stay there again. Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=968986&PinnedHotelID=968986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479528) ![Beachside Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7687/3d5b03a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachside Inn 336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA CA $166 CA $190 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,132 reviews) Staff: excellent. Room: clean, everything in good working order. Price: great ! Location: excellent Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=7687&PinnedHotelID=7687&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479528) [See all 1,529 properties in Eastside](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976479528) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Eastside hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976479528&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976479528&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976479528&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976479528&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976479528&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976479528&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Eastside ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/7d48f555-edf0-4da9-9ce9-290cb5c75526.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Beach 4/5(16 area reviews) East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-East-Beach.dx6323324) ![Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938970005/8bc73fbe-2232-4f75-b9dd-82444ab9d6e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santa Barbara Beach 4.5/5(42 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Santa-Barbara-Beach.dx553248633938970005) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/7d48f555-edf0-4da9-9ce9-290cb5c75526.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waterfront While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Waterfront.dx553248635976474580) ![El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161030/a3ebc912-e936-42b1-9cb1-46f1414e5f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Laguna.dx553248635976472581) ![Santa Barbara Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969740/d0017c53-40d2-488e-9f07-ea44c89c5fd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Funk Zone 5/5(9 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-The-Funk-Zone.dx553248633938969740) ![Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323588/6cfccf8f-35e6-4214-9482-932efc78f72a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lower State 5/5(3 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. 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