West Beach Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara City College
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.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Santa Barbara County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in West Beach
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Room was clean but the hotel is a little outdated, staff was excellent and the morning spread as very fresh and delicious
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Milo
The property was renovated but still an aged property. It was as ok but not worth the price for the stay.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Franciscan Hotel
Our stay was okay. The room was clean. Would have liked at least one piece of art on the wall and a desk in the room. The pool area was nice and also clean. The property itself was undergoing construction so there was a giant bin with trash overflowing in the main parking area, and stuff was stored ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
This was a great stay, the property was very well taken care of, great amenities, and all the staff went out of their way to exceed expectations. We will be back for sure!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Inn By The Harbor
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Reviewed on 16 May 2026
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
We checked in at night and there was a homeless person roaming the parking lot, who then followed us to the courtyard. We tried to tell the receptionist but the door to the reception desk was locked and we rang the bell several times and no one came out.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Beach
The Funk Zone
Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
East Mesa
If you're spending some time in East Mesa, Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
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.
