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

Inn By The Harbor
"Location is a bit far from most amenities"
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

The Franciscan Hotel
"I really enjoyed the breakfast, especially the delicious egg bites. My room was quiet, had everything I needed and was steps from the pool. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool for some down time after touring Santa Barbara and we also enjoyed a morning hot tub. Both the hot tub and pool were clean and ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Beachside Inn

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
"We lived our stay here. Estevan at the front desk was so helpful and nice! The room was charming and it was a short walk to the beach. The breakfast was really nice."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

The Milo
"The grounds were quite nice and the hotel ideally located right across from beach. It is so impressive when you approach the hotel. I think I expected a property that was more like a Hilton etc… that was my issue. I did find it to be a nice property and the bikes were nice to be able to use at no ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 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 West Beach.

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 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.





















