East Beach, Beach along Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara, United States.
East Beach stretches from Stearns Wharf to the city limits along a sandy shore lined with palm trees and open grass areas. The shoreline spans approximately four miles and includes volleyball courts, grassy lawns, and pavilions for public use.
East Beach lies east of Stearns Wharf, the boundary with West Beach, and was the shoreline closest to downtown Santa Barbara as the city grew. The Cabrillo Bathhouse and Gym stand on the beach, and major hotels were built facing it, making it the city's main beach for visitors. Three lifeguard towers, numbered three, four and five, are staffed in summer.
East Beach is known for volleyball: several tournaments are held on its courts each year, and the Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguards train here for seven weeks every summer. The beach lies next to Stearns Wharf, and its Cabrillo Bathhouse and Gym serve swimmers and gym users.
Several entry points with parking and rinse showers are available along the shoreline for visitor convenience. Wheelchairs including motorized options can be obtained at the Cabrillo Pavilion, and flat pathways make navigation easier for those with mobility needs.
East Beach hosts several volleyball tournaments each year, and the sport is why the beach is known internationally. Three lifeguard towers, numbered three, four and five, stand on the sand and are staffed in summer; towers one and two are on neighbouring Leadbetter Beach. The Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguards train here for seven weeks each summer.
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