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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Marina Beach Hotel	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,163 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Casa Yano by The Beach	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
La Playa Inn	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
The Franciscan Hotel	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,235 reviews	View

Where to stay in West Beach

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

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

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

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Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

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Top West Beach Hotel Reviews

Marina Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location, convenience/amenities, wonderfully sized bed and bath. Definitely not your average, everyday motel. Staff were helpful and friendly to compliment our experience. Surprised by complimentary bikes for use, and pool access at sister motel/inn ‘the Franciscan’. Wish we could stay longer. Will definitely return in the future."

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our family trip with beachside inn. The staff was very friendly and helped us get adjoining rooms. the parking was easy and were able to walk around. Since it was hot the pool was nice and clean. The breakfast buffet was a nice way to start the day, especially with our picky little eaters. overall nice stay."

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 West Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.

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

Based on our traveller data, Inn By The Harbor is one of the top choices for your stay in West Beach. This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and Beachside Inn.

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 131 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. Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are also a couple of places to visit in 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, Leadbetter Beach and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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Our top choices for West Beach hotels

1. La Playa Inn

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

4. Inn By The Harbor

5. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

6. Marina Beach Hotel

7. Beachside Inn

8. Mason Beach Inn

9. The Franciscan Hotel

10. Castillo Inn at the Beach

11. Lavender Inn by the Sea

12. Harbor View Inn

13. The Milo

14. Harbor House Inn

15. The Eagle Inn

16. Casa Del Mar Inn

17. Beach House Inn

18. Villa Rosa Inn

19. Casa Yano by The Beach

20. Ala Mar by the Sea

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Where to stay in West Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

East Beach

Lower State

Top West Beach Hotel Reviews

Marina Beach Hotel

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