Nestled along California's sun-drenched coastline, Santa Barbara's East Beach is a picturesque blend of Spanish-style architecture, scenic ocean views, and vibrant cultural offerings. This charming district invites visitors to explore its sandy shores, indulge in fresh coastal cuisine, and soak up the relaxed, yet sophisticated vibe that defines the city. As you embark on your Santa Barbara adventure, consider immersing yourself in the unique boutique hotel scene, where each property tells its own story. The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort boasts stunning beachfront access and elegant spaces that reflect the area's coastal charm. For a more intimate experience, the Santa Barbara Inn showcases modern design with a nod to tradition, all while promising breathtaking ocean views from many of its rooms. Meanwhile, Palmoro House captures the essence of laid-back luxury, inviting guests to unwind in beautifully appointed accommodations nestled among lush gardens. Discover these exceptional stays and more as you explore the Best Hotels with Balcony in Santa Barbara United States East Beach—your dream getaway awaits!
Good
584 reviews
Located on the California coastline, the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort features a large outdoor pool and views from every guest room. There are several casual dining options available as well. The spacious guest rooms at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort boast natural and wooden tones. In-room amenities include a mini-bar, an HD cable TV, and double vanities. Admire the mountain, garden or ocean views from the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort's private in-room balconies or patios. Relax near the spacious outdoor pool, or enjoy a game of shuffleboard or practice on the putting green. Spend the day at the full-service spa or plan an event in the resort's spacious and versatile meeting and banquet facilities, complete with a professional event staff. Guests can enjoy the resort lobby's newest addition: The Parker Family Wine Tasting Room. Discover numerous wineries, visit the Santa Barbara Zoo or shop at Paseo Nuevo Mall, located only a short distance from The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Take advantage of the resort's on-site car hire services, and further explore the surrounding areas.
Fabulous
593 reviews
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is located in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The rooms include a flat-screen TV. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Many rooms offer ocean or mountain views. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.Guests can also utilize the on-site fitness center. The on-site restaurant, Convivo,offers an Italian menu with an oceanfront view. Private parking with in-and-out privileges is available on site. Kayaking, sailing and paddle boarding are located nearby. State Street, which leads to the city center and numerous shops and restaurants, is located 1.2 mi away.
Good
193 reviews
The Palmoro House is a satellite building located 1.5 blocks from the main lobby of the Mar Monte Hotel. Guests can enjoy amenities like the pool, fitness center and a restaurant at the hotel's main building. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a 55-inch flat-screen TV. You will find a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a safe in the room. Golf carts are available to transport guests from the main location to the Palmoro house. There is concierge service and fitness center at the property. WiFi is included. Westmont College is 2.2 mi from Palmoro House, while Brooks Institute of Photography is 1.4 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 9.3 mi from Palmoro House.
Good
2172 reviews
This hotel is 2 miles from Santa Barbara and within a 5-minute walk of the Santa Barbara Zoo. It offers an outdoor pool, a patio, and rooms with flat-screen TVs. Inn at East Beach rooms include a refrigerator. The rooms are equipped with cable TV. The hotel also features free newspapers/magazines. Limited parking is available for 1 vehicle per guestroom. Free Wi-Fi available outside and in the rooms. The Inn is within a 5-minute walk of East Beach, with access to the Pacific Ocean. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is 5 miles from the hotel.
Very Good
242 reviews
Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy several on-site dining options and take advantage of the on-site spa. Every air-conditioned guest room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, free toiletries and a desk. Some rooms also feature a balcony. The hotel has two locations where guests can dine. Goat Tree offers casual dining all day offering fresh local fare including pastries and baked goods, a full breakfast menu, and cold-pressed juices and coffee. Blackbird offers Mediterranean-influenced cuisine with the Pacific Ocean and Funk Zone as a backdrop. The hotel spa, Majorelle, offers a steam room, a salon, and an indoor and outdoor lounge. Kunin Wines is 328 feet from Hotel Californian, while Santa Barbara Wine Collective is 656 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 8.7 mi from the hotel.
Fabulous
1602 reviews
Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Santa Barbara hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Stearn’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy a full service spa experience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site. Guest rooms feature free WiFi. The modern rooms at Harbor View Inn include an HDTV with film channels and a mini-bar. Guest robes, a safety deposit box and a work desk are also provided. A fitness center with elliptical machines and stationary bikes is available for guests of Harbor View Inn. A 24-hour business center and concierge services are featured for maximum convenience. A gift shop is also located at the hotel. East Beach is 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Santa Barbara Mission and Arroyo Burro Beach County Park are both 10 minutes’ drive away.
Good
298 reviews
This contemporary hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk to Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara beachfront. Free Wi-Fi is provided. All rooms include plush bathrobes in the en suite European-style bathrooms. A platform bed with recessed lighting and modern décor is featured in each room at Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara. A flat-screen cable TV with premium channels and a work desk are provided. Tea and coffee-making facilities are included. A library is available for guest relaxation at the Santa Barbara Indigo Hotel. The Amtrak Station is 2 minutes’ walk from Riviera Beach House. The Santa Barbara Zoo is 1 mile from the hotel.
Good
25 reviews
Boasting a year-round outdoor pool, Moxy Santa Barbara offers rooms with free WiFi in Santa Barbara, 656 feet from Amtrak Station Santa Barbara, free coffee is available in the morning and pink lemonade and water is available in the afternoon. Each air-conditioned room at Moxy Santa Barbara comes with a 55-inch flat-screen TV and a telephone. Bed linen and towels are provided. Communal spaces include a modern fully equipped kitchen, a lounge area, a library and a outdoor patio with table tennis, cornhole and Connect 4 games. 24-hour reception and luggage storage are at guests' disposal, alongside bike hire to explore the surrounding area. Located in the Santa Barbara’s hip Funk Zone, Moxy Santa Barbara is 1640 feet away from Antioch College and 0.6 mi from Santa Barbara City College. The property is within walking distance of restaurants and 2625 feet from East Beach.
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709 reviews
This motel is located on Santa Barbara's waterfront, only one block from Stearns Wharf. The inn offers a danish and coffee each morning and views of the ocean and surrounding mountains. Alamar by the Sea Motel features guest rooms with cable TV and free Wi-Fi. A sundeck with ocean and mountain views is offered at the Alamar Sea Motel. A business center is also available. The Museum of Natural History and the Santa Barbara Zoo are minutes from the Alamar Motel by the Sea. The University of California at Santa Barbara is also nearby.
Good
1642 reviews
This small inn is located steps from the beach in Santa Barbara, California. The inn offers a free continental breakfast and free evening wine tasting with snacks. Guest rooms at the Villa Rosa are uniquely decorated and offer private bathrooms. Flat-screen TVs and sitting areas are also included. Rooms offer views of the harbor, mountains or the garden courtyard. The Villa Rosa Inn features an outdoor pool and hot tub in a private garden courtyard. Sterns Wharf, offering a variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment, is within walking distance of the Villa Rosa Inn in Santa Barbara.
Superb
642 reviews
Located 10 minutes’ walk from Central Santa Barbara, this hotel serves daily hot breakfast with egg dishes and organic fruit. All unique guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available. The Eagle Inn features air-conditioned guestrooms with free high-speed internet access and private bathrooms. Guests will also enjoy in-room microwaves, refrigerators and cable TV. A business center is located on site. Local beaches are just 3 minutes’ walk away from this hotel. Shopping and dining opportunities at Stearns Wharf are less than 1 mile away.
Good
2855 reviews
Located across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor and a 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this hotel offers a year-round outdoor pool and complimentary parking. Free WiFi is included in all guest rooms and common areas of the hotel. Featuring park, harbor or pool views, each room at the Beachside Inn is equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a seating area and a refrigerator and cable TV with premium channels. A 24-hour reception is offered at the Beachside Inn. Fax and photocopying services, as well as a business center, are available for added convenience. University of California Santa Barbara is 10.5 miles from the hotel. Established in 1786, guests can tour the Santa Barbara Mission 3 miles away.
Fabulous
1379 reviews
A 9-minute walk from East Beach, Castillo Inn at the Beach provides 2-star accommodations in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara. The property is around 11 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, 1.1 miles from Antioch College and 5.2 miles from Westmont College. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 4-minute walk from West Beach. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a terrace. Castillo Inn at the Beach offers a business center, free WiFi access and free private parking. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Leadbetter Beach, Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 10 miles from Castillo Inn at the Beach.
Superb
2374 reviews
The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. A cable TV with movie channels features in guest rooms at La Playa Inn Santa Barbara. A coffee maker and free toiletries are provided in each air-conditioned room. Santa Barbara Winery is just 2 minutes’ drive from this property. The University of California – Santa Barbara is 11 miles from La Playa Inn Santa Barbara.
Fabulous
326 reviews
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara is located at 1.5 blocks from the waterfront and Stearn's Wharf. All guest rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi. A continental breakfast is served daily and a pool is offered on-site. We offer a hot continental complimentary breakfast offering. Our breakfast includes a daily baked fresh assortment of pastries, assortment of fresh fruit, waffle makers, delicious gluten free sausage, scrambled eggs, a variety of breads and bagels, English muffins, assortment of cereals, instant oatmeal, granola. A great way to get your morning started! Every room at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara features a 32" LCD HD TV, refrigerator, an iron and ironing board, and an in-room coffeemaker. Free parking is offered on-site at the property. Avania Inn offers a prime location and luxurious accommodations just a short stroll from the beach and downtown Santa Barbara.
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