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

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,334 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,334
฿6,340 total
1 Sept - 2 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! (2,367 reviews)
"Easy check in, staff was friendly and helped us with the items we requested. Very happy with our stay"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,960 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,960
฿6,806 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 ฿5,245 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,245
฿5,979 total
1 Sept - 2 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 ...
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 ฿8,147 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿8,147
฿9,303 total
1 Sept - 2 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! (1,936 reviews)
"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

Inn By The Harbor
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 ฿8,242 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿8,242
฿9,411 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! (1,436 reviews)
"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

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿8,933 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿8,933
฿10,201 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,615 reviews)
"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

The Milo
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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.

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.



West Beach Travel Guide