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Top 10 Hotels in West Beach, Santa Barbara

Inn By The Harbor
Front of property – evening/night

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1629)
"Close to a lot of places and restaurants "
The price is RM1,102
RM1,258 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1761)
"Very nice location and stay "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (915)
"Amazing stay!"
The price is RM1,351
RM1,566 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Mason Beach Inn
The Milo
Exterior detail

The Milo

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1380)
"Great location, facilities and surroundings. A perfect place to relax and explore the area. "
The price is RM1,310
RM1,496 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
The Milo
Beachside Inn
View from room

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Good place basic breakfast great location lived the hotel decor highly recommend "
The price is RM1,093
RM1,248 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Beachside Inn
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor spa tub

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1014)
"Close to the harbor and beach Clean and quiet Great Breakfast Friendly and helpful staff each and every time "
The price is RM1,012
RM1,154 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Great location!"
The price is RM835
RM953 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Castillo Inn at the Beach
La Playa Inn
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Great property!"
The price is RM1,098
RM1,252 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
La Playa Inn
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1019)
"Location was great and room was clean. "
The Franciscan Hotel
Villa Rosa Inn
Outdoor wedding area

Villa Rosa Inn

2.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (918)
"Excellent staff, great location, fun ambiance "
The price is RM710
RM930 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Villa Rosa Inn
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1236)
"Great comfortable room. Will stay here again. "
The price is RM1,025
RM1,171 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Harbor View Inn
Outdoor pool

Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Very nice place to stay "
The price is RM1,423
RM1,622 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Harbor View Inn
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Staff was amazing and wonderful location"
The price is RM1,131
RM1,290 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Marina Beach Motel
Ala Mar by the Sea
Front of property

Ala Mar by the Sea

2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (943)
"Beautiful setting with gorgeous view, luxury touches, in pristine condition."
Ala Mar by the Sea
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1241)
"Beautiful place to stay"
The price is RM1,312
RM1,498 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Casa Del Mar Inn
Exterior

Casa Del Mar Inn

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Very pet friendly, amazing location, friendly staff!"
The price is RM892
RM1,017 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Casa Del Mar Inn
Harbor House Inn
Front of property

Harbor House Inn

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Have stayed there many times and always enjoyed."
The price is RM1,237
RM1,410 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Harbor House Inn
The Eagle Inn
Terrace/patio

The Eagle Inn

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Excellent and attentive staff. The breakfast was so good too!"
The price is RM1,127
RM1,284 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
The Eagle Inn
Tide Pool Villas
Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Tide Pool Villas

4.5 star property
6.2 out of 10, (69)
"This is a 5 star location but a 2 star property. "
Tide Pool Villas
Los Aguajes
Living area

Los Aguajes

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (4)
"A beautiful place very clean, communication with host was excellent. If you are planning to stay here just a word of advise there is no AC and second the train is very loud expect to be awake by all the way to 10:45. "
Los Aguajes
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Where to stay in West Beach

Find the best West Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Montecito map

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Santa Barbara Beach map

Santa Barbara Beach

5 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara which includes a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Downtown Santa Barbara map

Downtown Santa Barbara

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Presidio Santa Barbara or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

East Beach map

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

The Mesa map

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What is West Beach like?

Travellers to Santa Barbara's West Beach neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for West Beach travel tips? Make sure that you visit Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in West Beach?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, La Playa Inn is the highest ranked property in West Beach. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers free parking and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Marina Beach Motel and Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the West Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 109 West Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in West Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in West Beach.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Carriage Museum or Carriage and Western Art Museum during your visit to West Beach. A visit to Santa Barbara Harbor is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are just a few of the places to visit in and around West Beach. While you're out sightseeing, Reagan Ranch Center and Leadbetter Beach are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.