West Beach Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit West Beach
Stay near popular West Beach attractions
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£29
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in West Beach
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £124 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£124
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,403 reviews)
"Very clean room, quiet, air and very close to the beach. Awesome!"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
The Franciscan Hotel
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £180 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£180
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,274 reviews)
"Clean, excellent location. Yummy bfast. Exceeded all expectations."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Inn By The Harbor
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £221 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£221
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,936 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Spacious rooms. Great location, walkable to the beach and State St for those that enjoy walking. Shower water temperature had issues but was fixed right away. Pool was nice. The lobby always had ice water and lemonade. Breakfast was lovely and so was the afternoon cheese and wine. ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is £155 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£155
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
223 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £210 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£210
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 helpful staff ...
The Milo
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is £243 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£243
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Where to stay in West Beach
Find the best West Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.
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.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.
