West Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Beach
Stay near popular West Beach attractions
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
AU$96
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
AU$54
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
AU$22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best West Beach Hotel Deals
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$212 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$212
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,387 reviews)
"I’ve been here twice, and love it. It’s always clean, beautiful, and with very helpful staff. It’s right near the harbor and beach, so a perfect location."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$225 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$225
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,274 reviews)
".."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
The Franciscan Hotel
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$329 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$329
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
The Milo
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$467 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$467
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
223 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$395 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$395
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,451 reviews)
"No comment"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Inn By The Harbor
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$360 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$360
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,944 reviews)
"Once we returned from dinner, we pulled down the sheets to find a stain in the middle of the sheets - I went immediately to the front desk - I was told he would comp the room for that night because no one in housekeeping was on duty and the manager wasn’t able to be gotten a hold of - we had to lay ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in West Beach
Find the best West Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
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.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher
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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.
