What is Westside like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Westside neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I find in the Westside area?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Santa Barbara, you can choose from 19 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Westside.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Westside, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Westside.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra and Santa Barbara Public Market are just a few of the places to visit in and around Westside. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Arlington Theater or Arts and Culture Center.

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1. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 1.2 km from Westside

Yoshiko

HK$1,439 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

2. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.2 km from Westside

Sean

HK$2,019 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

3. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.3 km from Westside

Erica

HK$2,405 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.8 km from Westside

Amy

HK$2,510 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

5. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

4.2 km from Westside

Omar

HK$1,874 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.3 km from Westside

Kennedy

HK$2,682 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

7. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 2.4 km from Westside

Richard

HK$2,631 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

8. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.7 km from Westside

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HK$2,272 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

9. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.5 km from Westside

Ignacio

HK$2,347 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

10. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 2.8 km from Westside

Joe

HK$1,292 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, individually decorated

11. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 1.2 km from Westside

Noel

HK$2,884 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

12. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.8 km from Westside

Adam

HK$2,096 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

13. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1.6 km from Westside

Victor

HK$3,560 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

14. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 2.7 km from Westside

Steve

HK$4,681 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

15. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 0.9 km from Westside

Nicolette

HK$2,088 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

16. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 2.8 km from Westside

Amy

HK$1,981 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

17. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 2.7 km from Westside

HK$2,913 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers

18. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.7 km from Westside

Paul

HK$3,522 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

19. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 2.1 km from Westside

michael

HK$1,137 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

20. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.5 km from Westside

Brian

HK$2,515 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Where to stay in Westside

Find the best Westside 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 West Beach.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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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Top Westside Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

8/10 Good

"Upon arrival, we waited 1 hour to check in and then they gave us the wrong room. If it wasn’t for Rick, the bellman, I would have waited another hour to speak to somebody at the front desk about the room situation. Raffy Helou was also extremely helpful and accommodating making sure that our stay was memorable."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay for our mini-honeymoon! The room is very comfortable with a great location near many restaurants, coffee shops, and places to drink wine. The staff were all friendly and very, very helpful! There is a mild amount of noise being near State street but nothing that diminishes the stay at all. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in Santa Barbara."

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"check in was chaotic . She gave us a quick overview of the property, which is more of a compound and not super easy to figure out, but failed to provide the map. The biggest issues was the room wasn't ready till well after 4:00. They were supposed to update us, with a call and they didn't. We were left waiting in reception for a half hour and kept having to wait in line for reception."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

10/10 Excellent

"The motel was very reasonable. Staff was very nice. It wasn’t a fancy place, but it was still clean. If you just need a place to stay, and not worried about how fancy it’s not, then this is a good place for that if you don’t wanna spend a lot of money."

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was a huge let down. Coffee was good. And there were previously frozen croissants pre-sliced and a conveyor toaster for them. With a little butter and a packet of jam which were fine. But that’s about it. For the price and the advertising I surely expected a bit more of a spread for the Continental Breakfast. You should have seen the faces of surprised dismay on the many tourists who came in after me. They also expected something more."

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1. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

2. The Upham Hotel

3. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

5. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

7. Inn By The Harbor

8. La Playa Inn

9. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10. Sandpiper Lodge

11. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

12. Beachside Inn

13. Simpson House Inn

14. The Eagle Inn

15. Bath Street Inn

16. Marina Beach Hotel

17. Mason Beach Inn

18. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

19. Lemon Tree Inn

20. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Where to stay in Westside

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Westside Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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