Westside Travel Guide
Santa Barbara

Visit Westside
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 Westside

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"This is a motel with everything that entails: doors and windows toward the exterior of the property, no lobby, tiny rooms. A sign that says “help us prevent human trafficking” greeted us. As long as you realize that, you are fine. But if you think you are booking a hotel, you will be very disappointed. ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"It was a little noisy from other guests upstairs and on each side. Room was pretty clean and well maintained. Parking lot seemed a little sketchy but no problems, for the price don’t expect a Hilton or something else."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Sandpiper Lodge

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Nice place! Very close to everything."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Where to stay in Westside

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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.





















