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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Yano by The Beach	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,140 reviews	View
The Franciscan Hotel	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,167 reviews	View
Castillo Inn at the Beach	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 2,271 reviews	View

Where to stay in West Beach

Find the best West Beach areas and neighborhoods 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 in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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

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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 Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

6/10 Okay

"At the last minute, I took a train from Orange County, CA to Santa Barbara to get away and reset. I found and booked/paid for this inn. I planned on a one night turn around trip; checking in late, getting sleep, doing morning activities, checking out, doing a few more things, then returning home. I also contemplated staying a 2nd night depending on the service I received at the inn upon my arrival. I checked in at 10 p.m. I asked for a 2 p.m. check-out instead of 12 p.m. Considering I got their so late, I expected they would allow this one tiny request but, they declined it. Based on that service, I did not book a 2nd night with them. It is what would be expected of a basic establishment with basic amenities. The place is clean. There was a hint of a funny smell. The queen bed was low quality; I could feel the springs. I do not know what the other hotels/inns are like but this one was a bit cheaper in price so maybe those offer more, not sure. There are a few rooms with direct view of the small harbor, not the ocean. For a direct view of the ocean, there are much better choices on that strip. There is a jacuzzi and pool; the pool is small and by the property driveway but, it is not a busy, driveway. Their continental breakfast was typical one. The morning staff was friendly and ensured there was plenty of food, and they were pleasant during my check-out."

The Franciscan Hotel

2/10 Terrible

"Besides the bugs and spider issue, basic ADA rights are not included here. They say there are ADA accessible rooms and ramps, there arent. You half to walk half a block to use the ramp. Or forcibly use stairs on the other side of the motel. I'm a disabled person with something really rare and debilitating, so having to explain that to administration staff to get the basic ADA amenities, which I later found out by staff isn't even truly ADA, Im sick, have a federal disability card, I'm as disabled as it comes. But every single worker in this hotel took not one, but multiple looks and assumed I wasn't. I had to tell at least 2 people the same thing twice, I need an ADA space. But nope, they kept giving it to other guests. Fully admitted to giving me a fake ADA room they give to anyone who wants to rent it. So they look and decide if someone really needs a true ADA room, decide for you, and give you that room. If you try to help yourself in the situation, all they do is apologize. It's like talking to a wall, I don't even know what to do besides ask lawyers. I'm in shock, and honestly in pain. They made me haul my stuff to the other side of the motel in the morning because they gave that room to someone else. Like there aren't a dozen of the same that entire row we walked by that were empty and being cleaned that were the same. I even tried to stay in the cheaper fake ADA room, not caring I accidentally paid more for another. Didn't care. Now I'm hurt and have to see a doctor..."

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 West Beach while you're in the neighborhood.

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

Based on our traveler data, Beachside Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in West Beach. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and The Franciscan Hotel.

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 129 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 Carriage and Western Art Museum or Santa Barbara Carriage Museum during your visit to West Beach. Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are also a couple of places to visit in 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.

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