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 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 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 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.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
West Beach Hotel Deals
Inn By The Harbor
Clean room, wine, cheese ans crackers when checking in. Free self parking, free bikes to ride around and breakfast included. Staff were very helpful. I
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Very clean and a helpful & friendly staff.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Beachside Inn
Everything was very fresh and tasty. Staff was super friendly.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
The Milo
lovely room
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Nice staff, great breakfast and lovely room.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Hotel staff is great. The location is excellent. Surrounding is pleasant.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall.
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 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 in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
