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
Top hotels in West Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Staff is very helpful and friendly. The location is very close to many things including the beach area, which are walkable!! The lobby has different coffees available throughout the day and in the mornings they put out continental type foods and drinks for their guests, which is not really advertised. ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Inn By The Harbor
"I really loved this hotel. Very comfortable."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Beachside Inn

The Franciscan Hotel

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
"Very friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bed and complementary breakfast and parking."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

The Milo
"Open and spacious ground with ample seating arrangements. The fire places were nice addition to the ambience. The room was awesome with 3 big windows over looking the ocean. We were in room 1201 worth the price."
Reviewed on 28 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 Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater 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.






















