West Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara City College
Explore the campus of Santa Barbara City College during your stay in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling 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 Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre 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.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Our pick of the best West Beach Hotel Deals
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Their employees were so nice and welcoming!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Beachside Inn
"Loved the location - near the beach, but not directly in Downtown Santa Barbara where it can be loud. The property had comfy beds and very quiet. Also enjoyed the free parking! The breakfast was good - upgrade from a typical Marriott but not gourmet. Nice they had coffee for a while in the morning. ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
The Franciscan Hotel
"Pleasant stay, great location - near State st and the ocean. Friendly staff, good breakfast plus amenities. Would stay again"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
The Milo
"The hotel is a converted motel in front of the Main Street in Santa Barbara a short walk from the pier and the docks. The furnishings of the hotel are nice however the noise and lack of amenities are a serious problem. There is no building and the rooms are setup motel style where you will hear people ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
"A few blocks from the marina. Large rooms with extra small room to get ready or use as an office. Nice happy hour - chilled white and chilled red wine with cheese, crackers, and cookies. Nice continental breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet property. Parking is a bit tight with small spaces ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Inn By The Harbor
"Room was clean but it smelled like an old place the refrigerator and air conditioner were noisy. You could hear the traffic and all the people talking."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Beach
The Funk Zone
Travellers 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 pristine beaches and ample 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 area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
