WEST BEACH INN, A COAST HOTEL, Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, A Coast Hotel - A Mediterranean-style beachfront hotel with heated pool, harbor views, and complimentary wine hour

Located in West Beach neighborhood, this 3-star Santa Barbara hotel features Mediterranean architecture with terra-cotta rooftops and a central courtyard. The property maintains a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Guest rooms at West Beach Inn include terry cloth bathrobes, mini-fridges, work desks, and free Wi-Fi, while select accommodations offer private balconies with harbor views. A complimentary grab-and-go continental breakfast is served from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by a nightly wine and cheese hour from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Coast Hotel provides free parking and bicycle rentals for exploring the area. The property sits 0.5 miles from Santa Barbara Wine Collective and 0.5 miles from both Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. Several restaurants line the waterfront within walking distance, including Cafe Los Arcos at 0.5 miles and The Brewhouse at 0.5 miles.

Pros

Mediterranean courtyard opens to a sundeck around a pie-shaped pool

Free grab-and-go wine and cheese hour with local selections

Complimentary bicycle rentals available for area exploration

24-hour front desk with luggage storage and baggage assistance

Cons

Short walking distance required from parking lot to lobby

Limited number of accessible parking spaces (one spot available)