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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Harbor House Inn	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,124 reviews	View
Casa Yano by The Beach	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
La Playa Inn	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Franciscan Hotel	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,146 reviews	View

Where to stay in West Beach

Find the best West Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Top West Beach Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were all great and helpful. Breakfast was simple and got the job done (yogurt, coffee, danish, waffles etc.). Cookies and coffee in the afternoon were yummy. Beds were comfy and room was clean. The location was great and very walkable to the beach, pier, and state street. We will stay again!"

Lavender Inn by the Sea

6/10 Okay

"Stayed here for 2 nights recently after seeing amazing reviews (rated 9.2 out of 10). I have no idea how the place got such high ratings. Location: Good. Very close to the harbor but definitely a longer walk to Sterns Wharf and even longer to State Street action. Parking: Free parking was good. Front desk staff: Nice and polite. Breakfast: The less said the better. Bread, bagels, and pastries were stale. Coffee wasn't that good either. Room: Bed was very soft. The room got really hot in the night and the AC kept going on and off all night. AC made really loud fan noise as if it was an industrial fan and so was difficult to get any sleep."

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was perfect! Clean, and had everything I required The staff were very kind and helpful. Only 1-2 blocks from the beach. They offered a well attended continental breakfast in the morning. The only thing I would add to that would be some yogurt, but was completely happy with coffee, bacon, and a bagel. For travelers wanting a more peaceful stay than noisy (but also fun) I highly recommend the Franciscan Inn!"

Frequently asked questions

What is West Beach like?

Travellers to Santa Barbara's West Beach neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for West Beach travel tips? Make sure that you visit Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in West Beach?

Based on our traveller data, The Milo is one of the top choices for your stay in West Beach. This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers 2 outdoor pools and 1 hot tub. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and The Franciscan Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the West Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 129 West Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in West Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in West Beach.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Carriage Museum or Carriage and Western Art Museum during your visit to West Beach. Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are just a few of the places to visit in and around West Beach. While you're out sightseeing, Reagan Ranch Center and Leadbetter Beach are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Villa Rosa Inn

Beachside Inn

Castillo Inn at the Beach

La Playa Inn

The Franciscan Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel

Casa Yano by The Beach

Harbor House Inn

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Mason Beach Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

The Milo

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Inn By The Harbor

Ala Mar by the Sea

The Eagle Inn

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Where to stay in West Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

East Beach

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Top West Beach Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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