West Beach Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit West Beach
Stay near popular West Beach attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Top hotels in West Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Easy check in, staff was friendly and helped us with the items we requested. Very happy with our stay"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Beachside Inn

The Franciscan Hotel

Inn By The Harbor
"The room is spacious and has a full kitchen. The floors were dirty and there were some ants crawling on the walls/bed which was not ideal. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location is not too far from downtown but on a busy street with a good deal of vehicle traffic driving by. A bit pricey ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
"The room was large and comfortable. Large shower and bathroom. Kitchenette perfect for the traveler who uses it. Greatful for the bottle of Brut in the fridge when we arrived. Comfortable bed. Quiet and close to everything. Great coffee and pastries in the morning."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

The Milo
"From the Valet staff, to the front desk, service was excellent. Location excellent… loved having access to bikes and beach chairs. It’s a little overpriced, but so is everything in SB. We were coming off a week of dropping kids at 2 schools on 2 different coasts and just needed to decompress. Totally ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Where to stay in West Beach

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.

Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.





















