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Discover 1,453 West Beach hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Very clean and comfortable, staff friendly. Close to many things but not within walking distance to beach. Pool was very small compared to pictures but temps too cool for swimming. Great daily breakfast selection and nice work out room! Would come again for sure!! "
The price is $209
$243 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Lobby
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"This is a nice hotel in a great location and staff is great! "
The price is $269
$310 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Hotel Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1276)
"Lovely spot and great staff"
The price is $159
$189 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Front of property - evening/night
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1587)
"Great kitchen. Clean "
The price is $229
$262 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1031)
"Great location close to harbor and shoreline."
The price is $166
$189 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Exterior
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"The staff, the ambient and overall experience was wonderful. Every staff we encounter were friendly and helpful. It is family friendly establishment but adult can still enjoy all the amenities without being run down by kids. "
The price is $639
$785 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Outdoor spa tub
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"The room was great! Comfy bed, nice shower, and even complimentary robes! The hot tub and pool were fantastic! It happened to be a cold few days, but the pool was heated and the hot tub was very large- could fit up to 14 ppl. Also, the hotel is an a super ideal location-Right in front of the harbor and the lively, beautiful pier. The complimentary, evening wine and snack hour was great! The staff were all super friendly and helpful. The only downsides was that there was no microwave in the room...
The price is $215
$246 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"I like that it was clean. Didn’t like that it didn’t have a elevator. "
The price is $199
$227 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Sundeck
Riviera Beach House
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (871)
"It was very clean"
The price is $199
$228 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Riviera Beach House
Exterior
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Nice place! Nice balcony, comfy bed. Great to have shuttle to airport! Very nice staff! "
The price is $156
$178 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Front of property - evening/night
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (835)
" Very pleased with the accommodations made to my requests. Very pleasant staff. Room clean. Bed too soft for my taste but not lumpy. Quiet at night - yay! "
The price is $251
$286 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
La Playa Inn
View from room
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"We enjoyed the hotel. The room was nice, the property was clean and close to the beach and restaurants. The breakfast provided in the morning was very good too. We would have liked it more if there was a hot tub at the pool and access to streaming tv like Netflix in the room. Overall it’s very nice though. "
The price is $208
$238 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Beachside Inn
Exterior
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (823)
"Property was gorgeous and staff were amazing! Lots of great dining options within walking distance as well."
The price is $729
$874 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Hotel Californian
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"This property is undergoing renovations. Our room was brand new. We stayed here for a concert and it's only a short Uber ride from the venue and downtown and a ton of great restaurants. Target is right across the street and Farm Boys is great for breakfast. "
The price is $129
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Front of property
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"60’s motel that has become a hotel. Nice private terraces. Scruffy, rooms need renovation/updating but overall a very pleasant stay due to lovely fire pits and outdoor bar area. Staff super friendly. Would stay here again. "
The price is $112
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Lemon Tree Inn
Aerial view
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (53)
"Beautiful location. This place was a dream"
The price is $210
$239 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Staff were friendly and accommodating. Rooms were clean and location was good.Free breakfast and cookies were an added plus"
The price is $254
$289 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
The Franciscan Hotel
Reception
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (999)
"Although the property is somewhat dated, the rooms have been redone and are clean, quiet and comfortable. The staff was polite and helpful."
The price is $127
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31
The Inn at East Beach
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Front of property
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (486)
"The property was beautiful and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly."
The price is $850
$971 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool
Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"The hotel is very nice."
The price is $275
$314 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Harbor View Inn
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Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5(1,188 area reviews)

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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West Beach Travel Info

Number of reviews
18,957
Location
Santa Barbara, United States of America
Similar neighborhoods
Santa Barbara Beach, North State and East Beach
Accommodation
1,453 hotels
Known landmarks
Santa Barbara Zoo, Butterfly Beach and Leadbetter Beach
Hotels with nearby beaches
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara and Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Known for
Families and watersports
Lowest price
$112
Highest price
$850

Frequently asked questions

What is West Beach like?

Travelers to Santa Barbara's West Beach neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Are you looking for West Beach travel tips? Be sure to check out Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in West Beach?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Castillo Inn at the Beach is the highest ranked property in West Beach. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers free parking and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighborhood include West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel and Harbor House Inn.

How many hotels are there in the West Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 112 West Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in West Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to West Beach?

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

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. A visit to Santa Barbara Harbor is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. 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.

Recent reviews of West Beach hotels

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

5/5 Excellent
"Lovely spot and great staff"
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