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

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Top hotels in Westside

Hotel Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Staff not a smile or welcoming, no parking full what I seen like a company workers stay there alot of truck took parking and I have handicap, no elevator 2nd floor I said to clerk I can't due stairs I have bad leg , sorry didn't try to change my room or accommodate any other stone face . Not friendly, ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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.






















