West Beach Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A calm sea at sunset with a sailboat and several ships in the distance.
A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.
A calm body of water with a pier extending into it, a ship docked at the pier, and mountains in the background.
A marina filled with sailboats at sunset.
A person riding a bicycle with a basket, parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "SAMBOS".

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Things to do


Top hotels in West Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.874.024 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.874.024
Rp3.415.646 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,386 reviews)
"Clean place to stay and walking to the beach a plus. Breakfast had alot of beverage choices and the food was limited but enough to get u started for the day."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp5.043.190 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp5.043.190
Rp5.758.930 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,925 reviews)
"Great location within walking distance to the beach and many restaurants. Pool area is also a nice option for a relaxing day with a good book."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Inn By The Harbor
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp3.387.656 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp3.387.656
Rp3.861.928 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,262 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in Santa Barbara! It’s walking distance to the waterfront and the property is beautiful. The room was clean and well kept, the breakfast was also very tasty and had a variety of foods to choose from. Overall it was a lovely stay and we will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

The Franciscan Hotel
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp3.866.230 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp3.866.230
Rp4.414.951 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,252 reviews)
"Everything was very nice. Front desk was great. The only thing I didn’t like was the noise level coming from the floor above in the middle of the night as maybe the guest in the room above were leaving very early as early as 4 AM and continued on about seven."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Beachside Inn
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 out of 5
223 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp4.988.856 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp4.988.856
Rp5.697.024 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,427 reviews)
"Happy Hour and Breakfast. What more can you ask for."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp5.251.739 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp5.251.739
Rp5.997.224 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Milo
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Where to stay in West Beach

Find the best West Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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 Arlington Theater or Lobero 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.



West Beach Travel Guide