East Beach
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MelvinPusfinger
Temecula, CA615 contributions
Aug 2020
There is a pedestrian/bike path parallel to the beach. If you walk a bit down from the corner of Stearns wharf and State Street, you will find a nice sandy stretch of beach, a bit away from the wharf itself. Although the beach is not sheltered from the water ocean, the waves are relatively gentle. And there are some pleasant surrounding views. In the immediate area, there is 75 minute free parking.
Written 2 August 2020
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Denny W
Santa Barbara, CA87 contributions
Dec 2019
East beach is situated on Cabrillo Blvd as you enter the beach area from Los Angeles. Take the Cabrillo exit and turn left. The beach also has areas for sand-play and a tasty outside cafe. The ocean is cold but invigorating.
Written 5 January 2020
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BlakievanHemert
Santa Barbara, CA469 contributions
Sept 2019
East beach is very popular among locals and offers a nice, clean sandy beach with a water fountain and picnic tables. Parking is next to it. A great place to spend and afternoon and catch a few waves body surfing.
Written 5 December 2019
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beth ann k
Halstead, KS1,906 contributions
Oct 2019
This beach was across from our hotel, and is very nice, and long. It was never crowded while we were there.
Written 1 November 2019
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Stephen Makielski
2 contributions
Aug 2019
Mike Ryan safed the day! Great staff, fair facilities, noisy. Get the rooms with a kitchen I have to say something else because this stupid thing needs 100 characters.....
Written 19 August 2019
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Yelena L
Santa Barbara, CA28 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
This is a great beach because there is an amazing playground right on the sand, you can bike to it, and there are places to eat nearby.
Written 30 June 2019
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MayfieldParrish
Denver, CO1,088 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Out of all the beaches I have been to on the entire west coast this was probably my least favorite. Believe it or not it is in the beautiful Santa Barbara area. We encountered homeless people as well as people living out of vans from one end of the beach to the other. Some of them were performing personal grooming leaving little to the imagination in plain view. Others were smoking marijuana in public. To really add to the feeling of uncomfortable area had zero police presence. It really made for an uncomfortable time. A creek splits the two beaches in half. The city actually placed signs to discourage people from getting near or allowing children to wade into. The city really needs to rethink the entire thing. It is really a shame.
Written 5 June 2019
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Paulina Z
Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile41 contributions
May 2019 • Business
just take a walk and let yourself get carried away by the waves and warm sun of this gorgeous beach, totally worthwhile
Written 4 June 2019
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TexasMargs
Carrollton, TX485 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
While the water wasn't the bluest I've ever seen (and it was too cold to get in while we were there), the sand is soft, and there's a large span of it, so I imagine even in warmer times of year, there's plenty of room for everyone. There are also public restrooms that are kept clean and conveniently located. Fair warning, there are a few homeless people, but they don't panhandle; they just seem to stay there, and that was OK with us.
Written 22 March 2019
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TSinParis
Paris, France2,088 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
Beautiful Beach right near downtown Santa Barbara. Usually not too crowded. I went swimming every day (three weeks) while in Santa Barbara in November. The water was fine. The only issue is the tar you sometimes find on your feet or towel, so be careful and clean your feet with some oil such as vegetable oil. You can park for free along the beach or on adjacent streets.
Written 1 December 2018
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We can do kitesurf in East beach?
Skip Willis
Santa Barbara, CA82 contributions
Yes, but West Beach has a better breeze. East Beach is pretty far from the harbor, too.
Mary Ann M
Wheaton, IL1 contribution
How do I get there using public transportation
Skip Willis
Santa Barbara, CA82 contributions
From downtown, take any shuttle to the wharf and transfer to the zoo bus (to the left) along the beach. Be sure to visit the bird refuge...
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Beach
- Hotels near East Beach:
- (0.67 mi) Pacific Crest Hotel
- (0.73 mi) Santa Barbara Inn
- (0.58 mi) Inn At East Beach
- (0.77 mi) Blue Sands Inn
- (0.55 mi) Mar Monte - Unbound Collection By Hyatt
- Restaurants near East Beach:
- (0.19 mi) Stella Mare's
- (0.88 mi) East Beach Tacos
- (1.01 mi) Jeannine's Bakery & Cafe
- (0.78 mi) Tre Lune
- (0.49 mi) Rori's Artisanal Creamery