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 ฿5,303 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,303
฿6,302 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (2,382 reviews)
"The room was clean for the most part but I did find hair in the shower and some stains on a towel. There was also a large crack on the shower wall but overall everything seemed clean. I did wipe down surfaces on my own to double check. I did think the TV was a bit odd as it lists Netflix, YouTube ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,370 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,370
฿6,132 total
8 Sept - 9 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. ...
Beachside Inn
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,269 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿6,269
฿7,147 total
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, updated, convenient, bikes complimentary and breakfast. Kitchenette is super helpful as well as utensils, and a heating plate. Have only good things to say. About a block from the ocean and super close to state st."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

The Franciscan Hotel
The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿9,690 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿9,690
฿11,066 total
23 Sept - 24 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,623 reviews)
"The hotel has an amazing history, great location, cool amenities. The rooms are in need of some maintenance, the pool deck could use a good pressure washing of the loose gravel, but overall it was a fun trip."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,194 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿8,194
฿9,357 total
28 Sept - 29 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,447 reviews)
"Near the beach Quaint Happy hour 4:30-6:30"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,485 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,485
฿8,547 total
27 Sept - 28 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! (1,943 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful, and the hotel was located very close to ocean and convenient for all nice places"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Inn By The Harbor
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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 Lobero Theater or Arlington 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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.



West Beach Travel Guide