West Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Beach
Stay near popular West Beach attractions
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
NZ$121
per adult
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
NZ$66
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
NZ$105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
NZ$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best West Beach Hotel Deals
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$368 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$368
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,305 reviews)
"Got greeted by amazing staff members. Quick check in, our junior suite was perfect for our family of 4. Super clean room, and hotel overall. The breakfast buffet was wonderful, my 5&6 year old loved it!"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$283 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$283
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,428 reviews)
"From day one there were problems at the property. I reserved a 2 queen size room. They “upgraded” me without asking. Elevator ran very slow. Keycard didn’t work. Door lock needed to be reprogrammed. TV kept going blank every 15 minutes. Was told to unplug box to reboot. I should NOT have to watch ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
The Milo
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$597 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$597
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,637 reviews)
"Nice location- Pool was well-maintained. My bathroom had hair in the shower when I arrived. And they weren’t able to grant me any sort of a late checkout. I felt like they were pressuring me out right at 11. It was fine-"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
223 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$558 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$558
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
The Franciscan Hotel
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$346 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$346
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Inn By The Harbor
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$598 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$598
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
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.
Photo by Rachel M
Open Photo by Rachel M
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.
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.
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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
