West Beach
The calm beach between the harbor and Stearns Wharf.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
Fee listed (usually for parking).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Seaward of W. Cabrillo Blvd., Between Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
No dogs on the beach.
Verified · City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
No
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
No alcohol or smoking. City parks open sunrise to half an hour after sunset.
Verified · City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.