Westside

Santa Barbara

Elephant seal beach
Elephant seal beach

Popular places to visit

I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset

Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(15 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
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Santa Barbara Bowl

5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Bowl
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(11 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
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Santa Barbara Zoo

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
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Upper State Street

4.5/5(32 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.

Upper State Street
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Butterfly Beach

4/5(1 review)

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

Butterfly Beach

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

€23
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

€57
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

€21
per adult
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy
Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

€107
per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

€29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

€21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
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Top hotels in Westside

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is €234 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
€234
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,170 reviews)
Beautiful location and hotel

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is €163 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
€163
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,084 reviews)
Great breakfast.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €88 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
€88
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,159 reviews)
Clean, safe, peaceful and surrounded by shopping

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is €270 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
€270
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Great communication from staff, all our needs were met.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is €162 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
€162
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,867 reviews)
Great staff, bike rentals, cleanliness. One thing is that the hot tub had a slight odor that didn’t smell to great. Could have been the people who used it prior but that was kind of annoying. Also my shower had very strong pressure.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,089 reviews)
Very clean and a helpful & friendly staff.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

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Oak Park

While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oak Park
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Alta Mesa

When in Alta Mesa, you can plan a visit to 1000 Steps Beach and Leadbetter Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Alta Mesa
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Upper East

While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

Upper East
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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.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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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

Westside

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