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".

Stay near popular West Beach attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in West Beach

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,983 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿5,983
฿6,832 total
28 Sept - 29 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,287 reviews)
"Prime location across from beach and walking distance to downtown restaurants, bars and shops. Great value compared to many surrounding properties."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Beachside Inn
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,668 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿5,668
฿6,722 total
22 Sept - 23 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! (2,400 reviews)
"Upon arrival we were a little concerned. The outside of the building looked a little dated and worn. Stepping inside the lobby it was nothing fancy, but it was clean and well maintained. They had a complementary coffee machine with a variety of choices and cookies to go with it. Heading up to the ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿9,463 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿9,463
฿10,806 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (1,624 reviews)
"This is a Motel- not a proper 4 star hotel. They charged us $1000 for a motel bedroom. Completely outrageous."

Reviewed on 21 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
The price is ฿8,731 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿8,731
฿9,971 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,450 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Wished the hot tub would be open later. Otherwise great!"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,907 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿5,907
฿6,734 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,292 reviews)
"Staff very helpful and goodsie clean rooms. Pool was very small"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

The Franciscan Hotel
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿8,052 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿8,052
฿9,195 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 pool in their ...
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 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 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 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.



West Beach Travel Guide