West Beach

Santa Barbara

Photo by Pam Fruth
Photo by Pam Fruth
Photo by Nelky Perez
Photo by Nelky Perez

Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo

5/5(1 review)

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.

Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

4.5/5(32 reviews)

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.

Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara County Courthouse showing heritage architecture and a luxury hotel or resort

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(12 reviews)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Upper State Street

Upper State Street

4.5/5(27 reviews)

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.

Upper State Street
Butterfly Beach

Butterfly Beach

5/5(1 review)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Butterfly Beach

Things to do

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

CA $22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental

Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental

CA $43
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson

Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara

CA $122
per adult
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

CA $40
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Luxury Mercedes Transportation

Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyard & Village Tour

CA $186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyard & Village Tour
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

CA $83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
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West Beach Hotel Deals

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $275 per night from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21
CA $275
CA $314 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Place was great for a get away weekend everything was walking distance the staff was amazing extremely friendly always available great customer service and experience at this location would recommend"

Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2025

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $281 per night from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21
CA $281
CA $321 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,563 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Inn by the Harbor! The staff was so welcoming and gave us great recommendations. They took the time to really understand the point of our visit and paid great attention to detail. It was so quiet and peaceful; we slept great! Everything from checking in to parking was super ..."

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2025

Inn By The Harbor
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $247 per night from May 4 to May 5
CA $247
CA $282 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,289 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2025

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 out of 5
223 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $276 per night from May 4 to May 5
CA $276
CA $315 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,226 reviews)
"We chose Brisas mostly because of the pool and included breakfast. Both of those amenities were perfect. The front desk staff was very nice and they even upgraded us to a big suite at no charge. The location is walkable or bike-able to most things downtown. They even have bikes you can borrow! We’ll ..."

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2025

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $198 per night from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28
CA $198
CA $237 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,616 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $279 per night from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21
CA $279
CA $319 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"great people pool not heated very cold"

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2025

Beachside Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around West Beach

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Lower State

5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Lower State
We stopped here for a wine tasting.

The Funk Zone

5/5(9 area reviews)

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.

The Funk Zone
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East Mesa

If you're spending some time in East Mesa, Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Mesa
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East Beach

4/5(16 area reviews)

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

The Mesa
Santa Barbara showing a coastal town

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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

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