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East Beach (Santa Barbara)
4.5★ · 255 Google ratings · Santa Barbara, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 275 yd away · paid
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 275 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
69°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
250 ft from the water to the back
Map of East Beach (Santa Barbara)
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 11 visitors · 2017–2026
Come for sunset views
The beach faces west with palm trees and mountain backdrop, making it popular for evening walks and photos.
Watch for tar on sand
Black tar patches wash ashore regularly and stick to feet; bring baby oil or sunscreen to remove.
Wear water shoes or sandals
Sharp sand dollars and hot sand are common hazards, especially during peak sun hours.
Arrive early or use street parking
Paid lots fill up during peak hours, but free street parking along Cabrillo Boulevard is usually available.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · clear
Water
69°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.3 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:45 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:34 AM.
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📍 Santa Barbara, CA
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 275 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at East Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at East Beach?
90 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does East Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 275 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
