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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.
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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.
![Great Zin](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.
![East Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/e32b1e8a7aa2599a60930dab0e27fe6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
East Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the biking trails.
![Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/81ceb88caa7e2b59d67752384b1aba77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center during your travels in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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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.
Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Deals
![Hotel Milo Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565800/565736/d2b50aed_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 February 2025
![Avania Inn of Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/969000/968986/eb256cb3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 February 2025
![Inn By The Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34500/34495/375e4f4a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 February 2025
![Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34500/34494/0042795c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 February 2025
![Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25200/25115/4a357def_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 February 2025
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Reviewed on 5 February 2025
Other neighborhoods around Santa Barbara Beach
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Waterfront
While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor.
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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.
![We stopped here for a wine tasting.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/986ddf5501b490fe9fc1c2c66cfe7b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
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Eastside
Eastside might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
![Sambo’s Restaurant](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/34cf2b75249099eb8ddc2a001cd16336.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.
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