FreeFree; paid city lots nearbyBeaches & Coast
West Beach
Santa Barbara, CA
Free; paid city lots nearby
By Simir Shah
The sheltered sand between Stearns Wharf and the harbor, next to the calm Small Craft Quiet Water Area where kayaks and outriggers paddle. There is a playground nearby, Los Baños pool is next door, and the city's Fourth of July fireworks launch here. Dogs are not allowed on the beach.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
Happening near here
- Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts ShowSanta Barbara · <1 mi · Sundays 10am–duskFree
- Boo at the ZooSanta Barbara · 2 mi
Santa Barbara County depth 2026Beach
Map
Tides today
Next low tide
4:10 AM
2.1 ft
Next high tide
11:32 PM
3.9 ft
Predictions from NOAA · Santa Monica station
Nearby places
Fourth of July Celebration & FireworksSanta Barbara · Arts & Culture<1 miLos Baños del Mar PoolSanta Barbara · Parks & Hiking<1 miSunset Sessions at the Plaza del Mar Band ShellSanta Barbara · Arts & Culture<1 miStearns WharfSanta Barbara · Beaches & Coast<1 miSea Center on Stearns WharfSanta Barbara · Animals & Nature<1 miSkater's Point SkateparkSanta Barbara · Parks & Hiking<1 mi
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Eat nearby in Santa Barbara
- Rusty's Pizza ParlorPizza & Italian · $ · kids menu
- McConnell's Fine Ice Creams (State Street)Sweets & Treats · $
- Benchmark EateryBurgers & American · $$ · kids menu
- Renaud's Patisserie & BistroBreakfast & Brunch · $$