Title: Visit Eastside: Best of Eastside, Santa Barbara Travel 2025 | 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 ![Santa Barbara Zoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4b9585a48356be65be68944c62168157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Zoo-Santa-Barbara.d6065929.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Barbara Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a79f5cfd6e83f80a536f9243662de183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Harbor-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d553248634000903287.Vacation-Attraction) ![Stearns Wharf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2a95900f46ed07b806fb0b7f1015da99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Stearns-Wharf-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d6063349.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse showing heritage architecture and a luxury hotel or resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51681-Santa-Barbara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-County-Courthouse-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6177264.Vacation-Attraction) ![Upper State Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1d3943494e82de7a7e3136701c3719f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 charming coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.ca/Upper-State-Street-Santa-Barbara.d6336857.Vacation-Attraction) ![Butterfly Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4ac1f02a3b45ea4c8ed3a9d6ead87c6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](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 **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara Coastal Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50192752/42525e3f-eeaa-4123-9364-579955e1d2c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara CA $53 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details) ![Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49917277/c9ff0945-8cde-4a69-9897-431c81af4648.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara CA $261 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-harbor-cruise-on-electric-boat-in-santa-barbara.a49917277.activity-details) ![Come see Santa Barbara like you never have heard tales of death and bring the city's history back to life. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47325646/36c7a695-f531-480a-8e02-d8c1b06dc76d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour CA $44 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-ghosts-tour.a47325646.activity-details) ![Checking out the sea lions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388685/129d1abc-bc29-4392-b4b7-8df40f60563f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours) CA $76 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/wildlife-kayak-tour-in-santa-barbara-harbor-2-hours.a1388685.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/1000000/70000/67500/67458/170844b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA CA $290 CA $337 total Oct 6 - Oct 7 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews) "Absolutely lovely, newly renovated, and in a great location. Our room was small and had little space to put suitcases or personal items, but it was beautifully decorated and very quiet. Note the hotel's policy is that guests have to request housekeeping each day they would like it. Valet parking ..." Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F10%2F2025&endDate=07%2F10%2F2025&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479528) ![Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13600/13530/0c380524_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn 3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA CA $221 CA $253 total Oct 5 - Oct 6 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews) "Did not know it was next to a cemetery and bathroom was dirty" Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=13530&PinnedHotelID=13530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479528) ![Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25300/25247/23ded0f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn 4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA CA $186 CA $215 total Sep 28 - Sep 29 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,248 reviews) "The property was very lush and beautiful, The staff was friendly and helpful." Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=25247&PinnedHotelID=25247&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 $230 CA $274 total Sep 28 - Sep 29 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,878 reviews) Location, location, location. "Comfortable hotel with a perfect location. Good breakfast sele. Nice pool and hot tub. Would stay again and recommend." Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=968986&PinnedHotelID=968986&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 $160 CA $182 total Sep 23 - Sep 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! (1,839 reviews) "Easy check-in, friendly staff, very clean, comfortable bed. The only problem we had was controlling the coolness in the room. The AC was too cold, but we had to turn it completely off before it would stop blowing too much cold. Then it got warm and stuffy. We should have asked at the desk but were ..." Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F09%2F2025&endDate=24%2F09%2F2025&selected=1057983&PinnedHotelID=1057983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479528) ![Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18000/17955/fe7af377_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort 633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA CA $350 CA $455 total Sep 28 - Sep 29 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 7.6/10 Good! (104 reviews) "Clean rooms. Walking distance to shops and so close to beach! Perfect getaway!" 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[](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Santa-Barbara-Beach.dx553248633938970005) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1fb14b660f9f4732fe62daf0de6f37a4.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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4b9585a48356be65be68944c62168157.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. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-The-Funk-Zone.dx553248633938969740) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/d96088069d11db19af91bee67388dda3.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 Moreton Bay Fig Tree. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Lower-State.dx553248635976470304) * * * * * * - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Eastside ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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