About East Beach:
Loosely defined, East Beach encompasses the sandy waterfront from Stearns Wharf east. Toward the east end of the beach, you'll find a big beach house facility and volleyball nets.
This beach is in the harbor, and you'll see boats moored just off shore. It's also next to a busy street and you'll need to keep an eye on the kids.
East Beach Fees:
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Entrance Fee: None
Parking Fee: Some free spots on the street, or park in a paid lot
Creature Comforts at East Beach:
- Restrooms near the wharf
- Cabrillo Pavilion Bathhouse (1119 East Cabrillo Boulevard) offers restrooms, showers, lockers, a weight room, beach wheelchair and volleyball rental
- Picnic tables near the volleyball nets
- No pets allowed
- No bottles allowed on the beach, but alcohol is allowed by permit
East Beach Activities:
- Bike path
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Walking path
Lodging Near East Beach:
You can easily get to East Beach from the hotels along Santa Barbara's beachfront, especially the ones on the east side of State Street.Highs and Lows at East Beach:
- Lots of activities
- Can be very busy
Beachgoer Beware:
Because of the offshore oil wells (which you can see on a clear day), all Santa Barbara area beaches are likely to have balls of tar washing up on shore. Once the gooey stuff gets on your shoes or feet, it's almost impossible to get off. We recommend that you do not go barefoot, and you may want to take an old pair of shoes or buy some inexpensive ones that you won't mind throwing away.How to Get to East Beach:
If you're coming from Los Angeles, exit Highway 101 at Cabrillo. From town, take State Street, Garden Street or Milpas toward the water and turn left on Cabrillo. You'll find street parking near the volleyball courts and in other locations along the road, or you can park in any of the paid lots.More Santa Barbara County Beaches:
