West Beach Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit West Beach
Stay near popular West Beach attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes
Top hotels in West Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"It was a good location and the room was nice but the grounds weren't anything to speak of and the pool area is quite small"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Inn By The Harbor
"A/C was noisy"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Beachside Inn

The Franciscan Hotel
"Location was great. Property was nice. Breakfast was adequate but ended early."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

The Milo

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
"The property was well maintained and the staff were very friendly! We enjoyed the breakfast and I thought the free bikes were a nice addition. We were also gifted a complimentary bottle of wine for being Expedia VIP members"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Where to stay in West Beach

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.

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 Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.





















