West Beach

Santa Barbara, CA

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West Beach - Santa Barbara, CA

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Beach town meets college town

Beach Coastal Waterfront Scenic College Walkable Parks Schools

Just a couple of blocks down State Street from Downtown Santa Barbara, the waterfront community of West Beach is a gorgeous community between the 101 and the channel. The coastline is, naturally, the most popular attraction, with Shoreline Park and Leadbetter Beach providing superb destinations for sunny afternoons by the water. Santa Barbara City College enjoys a prime location right next to the harbor, allowing students to relax on the beach between classes.

State Street is packed with a huge selection of unique bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and other storefront businesses, all within walking or biking distance from anywhere in the neighborhood. Enjoy a cold pint at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company, savor local seafood at Santa Barbara FisHouse, or head out to Santa Barbara Shellfish Company for the best ocean views in the city.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in West Beach is $1,297 for a studio, $1,695 for one bedroom, and $2,900 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Beach has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 111 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,297/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 421 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,695/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 657 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,900/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

40

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

99

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center
  • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
  • El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Military Bases

Airports

  • Santa Barbara Municipal

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