What is Westside like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Westside neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I find in the Westside area?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Santa Barbara, you can choose from 15 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Westside.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Westside.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, Santa Barbara Public Market and Arlington Theater are just a few of the places to visit in and around Westside. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum or Granada Theatre.

Top 10 Westside Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Westside

"Love the place I will definitely come back. "

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3 Sept - 4 Sept

"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "

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17 Aug - 18 Aug

"Great stay ! "

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7 Sept - 8 Sept

"It was a nice, safe and clean place to stay. The bed was comfortable and parking was right outside our door, which was very convenient. A cute place to visit. "

"The staff is very kind and courteous. "

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4 Sept - 5 Sept

"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."

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14 Sept - 15 Sept

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12 Sept - 13 Sept

"Great stay"

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8 Sept - 9 Sept

"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

"Excellent property."

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Beautiful and well maintained "

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3 Sept - 4 Sept

"Always friendly and clean"

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Great access to beach and close to downtown area. "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"We like cuz the beach is near and we can walk to the pier , nice the hotel , the staff very friendly "

"Good location"

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Great place to stay."

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24 Aug - 25 Aug

"Ok place to stay."

"Close to the Beach and great food"

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31 Aug - 1 Sept

"Great spot, nice room and comfortable beds. "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Fun and close to beach "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

Where to stay in Westside

Find the best Westside areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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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Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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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Santa Barbara which includes a coastal town

Downtown Santa Barbara

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

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