West Beach Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit West Beach
Stay near popular West Beach attractions
Things to do

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in West Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Beautiful location. Quiet at night. Staff was professional and helpful."
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

The Milo

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
"Fantastic location near beach and harbor areas. Great continental breakfast , super friendly and helpful staff . We rode the complimentary bikes all over , had a wonderful stay, highly recommend"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

The Franciscan Hotel

Inn By The Harbor
"Lovely large well maintained rooms Easy access to room And surrounding activities"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Beachside Inn
"We had a wonderful stay at the Beach Day Inn! The hotel looks even better in person than it does in the photos. The location is great, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming throughout our visit. The upgraded rooms are beautiful, comfortable, and well worth it. We loved our stay and would ..."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026
Where to stay in West Beach

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

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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara 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.

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.






















