West Beach Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A calm sea at sunset with a sailboat and several ships in the distance.
A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.
A calm body of water with a pier extending into it, a ship docked at the pier, and mountains in the background.
A marina filled with sailboats at sunset.
A person riding a bicycle with a basket, parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "SAMBOS".

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Things to do


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 £161 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£161
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (2,306 reviews)
"My daughter and I stayed at the Avania Inn for 1 night due to college tours. The location is excellent! We walked to West Beach and the pier, and there are lots of restaurants nearby. Our room was very clean and spacious. Breakfast is available, although we were told that there was none lol. When ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is £214 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£214
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,231 reviews)
"The location is definitely the biggest advantage of this hotel, and the breakfast was quite good. The staff was friendly and the room was generally clean. However, the rooms are very outdated and don’t justify the price. The bathroom sink wouldn’t drain properly, and the refrigerator didn’t work ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Beachside Inn
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £227 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£227
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,888 reviews)
"Great place very clean !!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Inn By The Harbor
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £172 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£172
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,210 reviews)
"We had the best stay!! The hotel was clean and super conveniently located in proximity to everything. Ben checked us in and he was just delightful. Would 10/10 recommend."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

The Franciscan Hotel
The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is £279 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£279
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,595 reviews)
"Large areas. large number of fire pits and outdoor seating"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

The Milo
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 £255 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£255
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,413 reviews)
"Very quiet and clean room with a kitchen area equipped with gas stovetop,refrjdgerator,microwave,toaster coffee maker,pots and pans and dishes. Patio doors open onto beautiful courtyard filled with tropical plants.Greeted at check-in with a smile and a welcome."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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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 East 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.

Lower State

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



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