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 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.
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.
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.
West Beach Hotel Deals
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
This hotel is great for its proximity to the beach, museums, the zoo, and restaurants. Lots to do in such a small area. We come up every spring break and stay at different hotels each time. This one is value for your buck! With 3 littles we need budget friendly. While there are more luxury places ...
Reviewed on 27 March 2026
The Milo
Cute, boutique hotel on the beach. Staff were very friendly Easy check in. Nice fire pits with s'mores available.
Reviewed on 26 March 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Very friendly and attentive staff. Enjoyed the happy hour free wine, complete with crackers and cheese. Love how it is close to downtown and funk zone.
Reviewed on 26 March 2026
Harbor View Inn
Harbor View is a great place to stay that's right on the beach. Very clean and quiet. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They advertise a poolside bar, but we discovered it doesn't open until Memorial Day. Other than that we had a great stay.
Reviewed on 22 March 2026
La Playa Inn
The hotel is beautiful and the staff was super kind as well as helpful. The location is walkable to the end of State Street and 10 minutes from a lovely coffee shop (Dart) at the SB Harbor. The hotel was a great value for what I paid. I would recommend being cautious if you are a light sleeper because ...
Reviewed on 25 March 2026
Beachside Inn
We were greeted immediately and accommodated while the room was prepared for us --- a short wait. So we stored our luggage at the front desk and went for a quick walkabout. The staff was super friendly and helpful the entire time. I was also particularly impressed with the breakfast offerings and ...
Reviewed on 26 March 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 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 in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
