West Beach Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara City College
Explore the campus of Santa Barbara City College during your stay in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Stearns Wharf
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.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Top hotels in West Beach
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Room Was cute but didn't smell great.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Milo
The ocean view was beautiful.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Inn By The Harbor
There was a good selection for breakfast, even though the room that held the breakfast is pretty small but you can take your food outside or to your room. We had a suite and it was very roomy.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Harbor View Inn
I reserved a King Room. Ended up in a double with a view of a fence and a wall. Not the property’s issue. Expedia changes my reservation to a standard room. I’m sure I overpaid. Watch out for the bait and switch.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
The beach cruisers available for check out make everything in town easily accessible. The suites are very comfortable and having a full kitchen is a bonus.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Beachside Inn
The breakfast was ok, I was expecting better quality. I did appreciate that they had coffee available 24/7. It was also nice that the pool was heated, I was able to swim with my kids at 9am!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Beach
The Funk Zone
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.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
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.
East Mesa
If you're spending some time in East Mesa, Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
