Attractions
The dog friendly Inn at East Beach is located one block from Santa Barbara Beach and within minutes of all the most popular Santa Barbara attractions and events. From history and culture to outdoorsy adventures, an authentic Santa Barbara experience is never far away.
Stay at Inn at East Beach, one of the most affordable inns in Santa Barbara, when visiting to see any of the favorite things to do nearby.
Santa Barbara Beach
No visit to “The American Riviera” is complete without a day at sunny Santa Barbara Beach. Our Santa Barbara beach hotel is located in easy walking distance to East Beach, which is famous for its friendly life guards, beach volleyball facilities and excellent weather year-round. Santa Barbara Beach is a great place for singles, couples and families looking to soak up some sun and spend a leisurely afternoon. Be sure to enjoy a good meal at the East Beach Grill, where the only thing better than the menu is the incredible view.
Santa Barbara Zoo
One of the most popular “small” zoos in America. Santa Barbara Zoo is home to more than 500 animals, with species spanning the globe. Plan at least 2.5 hours to explore the impressive habitats, home to massive Asian elephants, majestic African lions, playful penguins, skyscraping giraffes and even a Tyrannosaurus Rex. The Inn at East Beach is located in walking distance. It’s no wonder we’re one of the favorite Santa Barbara Zoo hotels.
Santa Barbara Wineries
Santa Barbara County is home to more than 100 wineries and today is one of the most exciting growing regions in California. Even better, you don’t have to go far to see it. There are more than a dozen quality Santa Barbara wineries within walking distance of The Inn at East Beach Hotel. Take the “Urban Wine Trail” to visit all the local favorites, or hop a ride on a Santa Barbara Wine Country tour to visit the vineyards along the countryside. Don’t miss our “Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Tour Package”, one of most popular Santa Barbara vacation packages.
Free Things to Do in Santa Barbara
Our budget-friendly Santa Barbara hotel is all about an authentic Santa Barbara vacation on the cheap. You might be surprised to discover that some of the best attractions in Santa Barbara cost nothing at all. Acclaimed museums, fascinating history, a heart-healthy hike, fun for the tykes … we’ve hand-picked some of our favorite things to do in Santa Barbara for free.
