West Beach
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara City College
Explore the campus of Santa Barbara City College during your stay in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in West Beach
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
A few good things: - small variety of items able to be bought on-site - mini fridge in the room - excellent waffles for breakfast - located near a few convenience stores The negative: - asked for a wakeup call, staff confirmed, no wakeup call came - very difficult to find staff to help after dark ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Overall very good experience. Close to Amtrak but no noise. Walk to beach and harbor. Easy walk to State St. great breakfast included.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
The Milo
What’s great. Location. What everyone needs to know is (no fault of hotel as they all are) it’s right on a busy road between the hotel and beach
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
It’s hard to write a review saying I will not stay here again because I know some people would really like this place. I’ll start with the positives; the location is great, the parking is easy and free, there are bikes you can use, motel vibes, breakfast was included and ok, all overall fine. I did ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
La Playa Inn
Price is pricey for this particular stay, but all is good
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Harbor View Inn
We got stuck in a building a block behind the main hotel, but on the plus side it was clearly new, spacious, and immaculate. The pool is a joke compared to how the photos make it look, probably measures 30 x 20 feet. Four or five adults paddling around and it felt full. Nevertheless, we enjoyed a ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Beach
The Funk Zone
Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
East Mesa
If you're spending some time in East Mesa, Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
Santa Barbara Beach
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.
