West Beach, CA
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara City College
Walk around the campus at Santa Barbara City College during your stay in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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.
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 Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar
West Beach Hotel Deals
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Decent hotel, rooms seem pretty fresh and well kept. Bed was firm and not ruined by years of use. I didn't see any mold nor was there much of a smell. Showers do not have doors or curtains as others mentioned - just bad design but point the shower down all the way and its less bad. Breakfast is pretty ...
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
The Milo
The ocean view was beautiful.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Wonderful place! You won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Harbor View Inn
Parking was easy and secure. Staff was very helpful. Unfortunately the property had a power outage during the night and still had no internet when the power was restored.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Very nice and welcoming employees. Hotel walkable to many sites
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Beachside Inn
The breakfast was ok, I was expecting better quality. I did appreciate that they had coffee available 24/7. It was also nice that the pool was heated, I was able to swim with my kids at 9am!
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Other neighborhoods around West Beach
The Funk Zone
Travelers 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 Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater 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 in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
