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
"Beautiful property, excellent location just extremely pricey."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"the staff was extremely helpful and nice, room was nice and clean. some spots of dust and mirror with water stains but overall for the price worth it!! would recommend to anyone!!"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"The property looked nice online. Their breakfast was nice and coffee, but nobody was in the pool. It was in the parking lot, which was kind of weird when we got there. There was a bomb sleeping on the sidewalk right by the front door, which was kind of scary and we left and checked out earlier than ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"Cheap for the area, clean, fast check in. No complaints here!"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
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.






















