West Beach
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 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 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 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.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Santa Barbara Wine Tour Experience - Authentic and Boutique
Best of Santa Barbara Walking Tour with Ice Cream
Top hotels in West Beach
Beachside Inn
Very clean room, great staff, and location is fantastic.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Very nice room. Excellent staff. The pool and jacuzzi are a Nice. I would love to stay there again.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Excellent all round. Friendly welcome, helpful and very Comfortable beds! Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
The room was relatively clean. However, there was a slight odor. The service was very friendly. The breakfast was also excellent.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Milo
GREAT SERVICE - BOTH FRONT DESK AND VALET STAFF
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Cute motel. Staff was friendly, location was great, parking easy. Only downsides were that rooms (including furniture) were a little worn and dated and AC was loud.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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.
