West Beach Travel Guide

Santa Barbara
Photo by Pam Fruth
Photo by Pam Fruth

Popular places to visit

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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.

Santa Barbara Zoo
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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
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Stearns Wharf

4/5(31 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
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Upper State Street

4.5/5(32 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.

Upper State Street
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Butterfly Beach

4/5(1 review)

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.

Butterfly Beach
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(11 reviews)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Things to do

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Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara

£67
Per adult
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental

£47
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental
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Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

£12
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
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Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour

£107
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour
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Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle

£101
Per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle
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5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour

£75
Per adult
5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour
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Top hotels in West Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £182 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
£182
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,296 reviews)
"Customer service is always extraordinary! The hotel and staff are extremely nice!"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £253 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
£253
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,108 reviews)
"Location was great, room was clean and comfortable. AC worked well. Hotel staff were very nice and made it super easy to check in/out."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £241 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£241
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,601 reviews)
"We spent the weekend here for our anniversary and were warmly welcomed by their friendly staff, Diego. We appreciated the complimentary champagne in our room, as well as the complimentary breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese offerings. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean, and despite being ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Inn By The Harbor
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 out of 5
223 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £276 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
£276
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,108 reviews)
"Beautiful buildings, lots of amenities, comfortable rooms and great, friendly staff!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £194 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
£194
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, clean and perfect location. Love the free breakfast and wine and cheese hour. A little noisy as our room is near the street, but not too bad. Wonderful place to stay for the price."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £228 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
£228
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautifuly renovated property in a top location"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

The Franciscan Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around West Beach

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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.

Lower State
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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

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.

The Funk Zone
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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

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

East Beach
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The Mesa

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

The Mesa
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

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 Beach

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