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 ฿6,498 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿6,498
฿7,420 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,291 reviews)
"Great hotel. We always stay here."

Reviewed on 25 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 ฿5,693 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿5,693
฿6,752 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (2,412 reviews)
"Such a great location to the sea front and to Stearns Wharf. The staff were also really friendly and the room was great. I will say though if you have super thick/long hair like I do, the showers will take longer as the water pressure isn’t very strong (just my opinion though.) For men and for women ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿9,853 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿9,853
฿11,252 total
12 Oct - 13 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! (1,629 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on 24 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 ฿8,920 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿8,920
฿10,186 total
29 Sept - 30 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! (1,449 reviews)
"It had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 24 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 ฿5,512 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿5,512
฿6,284 total
26 Oct - 27 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 ...
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 ฿7,620 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿7,620
฿8,701 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 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 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