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.
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Stay near popular West Beach attractions

Santa Barbara City College

8.8/10 (522 reviews)
Explore the campus of Santa Barbara City College during your stay in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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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
The price is 4.200.360 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
4.200.360 ₫
4.991.936 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is 4.253.028 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
4.253.028 ₫
4.856.879 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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. ...
Beachside Inn
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is 4.687.171 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
4.687.171 ₫
5.343.376 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 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! (1,271 reviews)
"Great spot! Close to the ocean and down town. The staff was helpful and friendly. The bikes were great to have as well."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

The Franciscan Hotel
The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is 6.606.377 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
6.606.377 ₫
7.544.152 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 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
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 6.490.034 ₫ per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
6.490.034 ₫
7.411.295 ₫ total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,444 reviews)
"Can't say enough good things about this hotel! Nice spacious rooms, clean, great pool area with plenty of loungers, and lots of other outdoor places to sit and enjoy a drink. The amount of amenities (breakfast, wine/cheese happy hour, bikes, elec charging and more) makes this a great value. They ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 5.928.648 ₫ per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
5.928.648 ₫
6.770.220 ₫ total
27 Sept - 28 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 pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,941 reviews)
"It’s not as nice as it looks. We had a terrible ant problem in our room and the a/c didn’t work properly. The wine and cheese was ok, as was the breakfast, but nothing as good as it seems from the advertising."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Inn By The Harbor
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Where to stay in West Beach

Find the best West Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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