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
Top hotels in Westside

Hotel Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Sandpiper Lodge

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Beautiful grounds. Cool pond with ducks. A little away from town but felt like a safe location. Food at breakfast looked better than it tasted. We were disappointed in the eggs & sausage. Definitely get a room facing the interior pond if you can. Otherwise you are just looking out at the parking ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"It was better than we expected but people from the second floor didn't let us sleep the whole night bc of their noises"
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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 Granada Theatre 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.






















