WEST COAST BANCORP /CA/
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                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                     
                  U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission
                          Washington, D.C. 20549
                                     
                                FORM 10-QSB
                                     
       [X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                      SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                                     
               For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996
                                     
                                     
         [  ]  TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                               EXCHANGE ACT
                                     
                 For the transition period from N/A to N/A
                                     
                      COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-10897
                                     
                                     
                            WEST COAST BANCORP
                  (Exact name of small business issuer as
                         specified in its charter)

     CALIFORNIA                                        95-3586860
     (State or other jurisdiction                      (IRS Employer
     of incorporation or organization)                 Identification No.)

                          4770 CAMPUS DRIVE, SUITE 250
                      Newport Beach, California 92660-1833
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
                                     
                              (714) 442-9330
           (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
                                     
                                    N/A
           (Former name, former address, and former fiscal year,
                       if changed since last report)

     Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section  13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or  for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
                               YES  X     NO
                                  ---    ---
                                     
           Number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
               classes of common equity as of July 30, 1996:
                                     
                                 9,168,942
                                     
        Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format Yes    No  X
                                                           --    --
                                     







                                     
                                     
                This document contains a total of 20 pages.
                                   -1-
                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                (Unaudited)
                                     

(in thousands, except share data)                   June 30,  December 31,
                                                       1996       1995
                                                 ------------------------
ASSETS
Cash and due from bank                             $  5,863    $  6,507
Interest-bearing deposits with
  financial institutions                              3,342       3,933
Investment securities held to maturity -
  approximate fair value of $2,896 and
  $5,616 in 1996 and 1995, respectively               2,884       5,574
Investment securities available-for-sale
  at fair value                                       1,933           -
Federal funds sold                                    8,200      15,400

Loans                                                79,012      79,000
Less allowance for possible credit losses            (3,093)     (3,820)
                                                  -----------------------
  Net loans                                          75,919      75,180
                                                  -----------------------
Real estate owned, net                                4,523       2,637
Premises and equipment, net                           1,430       1,790
Net assets held for sale                                654       1,452
Other assets                                          1,180       1,181
                                                  -----------------------
                                                   $105,928    $113,654
                                                  =======================
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
  Demand, non-interest bearing                     $ 35,557    $ 35,983
  Savings, money market & interest bearing demand    35,251      36,699
  Time certificates under $100,000                   16,742      22,372
  Time certificates of $100,000 or more               7,472       7,608
                                                  -----------------------
  Total deposits                                     95,022     102,662

Notes payable to affiliates                             835         948
Other borrowed funds                                    370         599
10% convertible subordinated debentures               3,035       3,035
Other liabilities                                     1,473       1,124
                                                  -----------------------
  Total liabilities                                 100,735     108,368

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, no par value - 30,000,000
  shares authorized, 9,168,942 shares
  issued and outstanding in 1996 and 1995            30,176      30,176
Securities valuation allowance                           93           -
Accumulated deficit                                 (25,076)    (24,890)
                                                  -----------------------
  Total shareholders' equity                          5,193       5,286
                                                  -----------------------
                                                   $105,928    $113,654
                                                  =======================





       (See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
                                    -2-

                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                (Unaudited)




                                    Six Months Ended   Three Months Ended
(in thousands,                            June 30,           March 31,
 except share data)                   1996      1995      1996      1995
                                   --------------------------------------
INTEREST INCOME
Loans, including fees               $4,039    $4,369    $2,007    $2,207
Investment securities                  213       341        95       164
Deposits with bank                     109       162        47        93
Federal funds sold                     376       408       199       170
                                   --------------------------------------
  Total interest income              4,737     5,280     2,348     2,634

INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on deposits                 1,079     1,479       508       711
Other                                  309       209       158       106
                                   --------------------------------------
  Total interest expense             1,388     1,688       666       817
                                   --------------------------------------
  Net interest income                3,349     3,592     1,682     1,817

Provision for credit losses           (56)        62      (42)     (116)
                                   --------------------------------------
  Net interest income after
     provision for credit losses     3,405     3,530     1,724     1,933

Other operating income                 658       483       376       232
Other operating expenses             3,935     4,330     2,016     2,222
Gain on liquidation of WCV, Inc.       152         -        30         -
Expected loss on sale of Sunwest
  shares                               459         -        22         -
                                   --------------------------------------
  Income (loss) before income taxes   (179)     (317)       92       (57)

Income taxes                             7         7         7         7
                                   --------------------------------------

  Net income (loss)                   (186)     (324)   $   85    $  (64)
                                   ======================================

Net income (loss) per common share     (.02)  $  (.04)  $   .01   $  (.01)
                                   ======================================

Weighted average number of common
  and shares outstanding             9,169     9,181     9,169     9,177
                                   ======================================










                                     
       (See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
                                    -3-

                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
                    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND CASH FLOWS
                                (Unaudited)



CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


                               Common Stock   Securities           Share-
                              -------------   Valuation   Accum.  holders'
(in thousands)                 Shares Amount  Allowance   Deficit  Equity
                             --------------------------------------------

Balance at December 31, 1995  9,169  $30,176   $   -    $(24,890) $5,286
Net loss                          -       -        -        (186)   (186)
Change in securities
  valuation allowance             -       -       93           -      93
                             --------------------------------------------
Balance at June 30, 1996      9,169  $30,176   $  93    $(25,076) $5,193
                             ============================================





CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                       Six Months Ended
                                                            June 30,
(in thousands)                                          1996       1995
                                                   ----------------------
Cash flows from operating activities:
 Net loss                                           $ (186)       $(324)
 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
  cash provided by operating activities:
 Depreciation and amortization                          281         299
 Provision for credit losses                            (56)         62
 Net change in receivables, payables and other assets   173        (274)
 Proceeds from sales of loans originated for sale         -       1,369
 Loans originated for sale                                -      (1,284)
 Gain from sales of loan, net                             -         (77)
 Write-downs of real estate owned                       172         221
 Loss (gain) from sales of real estate owned, net         9         (27)
 Gain on discontinued businesses                       (152)          -
 Gain on sale of B&PB shares                           (287)        (12)
 Expected loss on sale of Sunwest shares                459           -
                                                    ---------------------
 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities    413         (47)




                                                              (Continued)









       (See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
                                    -4-
                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (Unaudited)



                                                       Six Months Ended
                                                            June 30,
(in thousands)                                          1996       1995
                                                     --------------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
 Proceeds from maturity of interest
  bearing balances                                   $ 2,075   $  1,287
 Purchases of interest bearing balances               (1,484)    (2,571)
 Proceeds from maturity of investment securities       2,693      2,100
 Purchase of investment securities                    (1,988)         -
 Net (increase) decrease in loans                     (2,693)     3,018
 Proceeds from sales of real estate owned                156      1,907
 Purchase of premises and equipment                      (54)       (55)
                                                     --------------------
 Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (1,295)     5,686

Cash flows from financing activities:
 Net decrease in deposits                             (7,640)   (11,910)
 Proceeds from sale of Sacramento First                    -      3,512
 Proceeds from sale of B&PB stock                      1,233        387
 Payments for notes payable to affiliates,
  subordinated debt and other borrowed funds            (592)         -
 Loan proceeds from affiliate                             37        194
                                                     --------------------
 Net cash used in financing activities                (6,962)    (7,817)
                                                     --------------------
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                 (7,844)    (2,178)

Beginning cash and cash equivalents                   21,907     23,637
                                                     --------------------
Ending cash and cash equivalents                     $14,063   $ 21,459
                                                     ====================


Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 Cash paid during the period for:
  Interest                                           $ 1,419   $  1,696
  Income taxes                                             7          7

Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing
 and financing activities:
  Transfer of loans to real estate owned             $ 2,010   $  1,386
  Assumption of real estate owned senior debt            213          -
  Reclassification of fixed assets to other assets       133          -













       (See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
                                    -5-

                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES          
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               JUNE 30, 1996
                                (Unaudited)



(1)  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The   unaudited   consolidated  financial   statements   reflect   all
     adjustments,  consisting  primarily of normal  recurring  adjustments,
     which  are,  in  the  opinion  of management,  necessary  for  a  fair
     statement  of  the  results  of operations for  the  interim  periods.
     Results  for the six and three month periods ended June 30,  1996  and
     1995  are  not necessarily indicative of results which may be expected
     for  any  other  interim period, or for the  year  as  a  whole.   All
     significant intercompany balances have been eliminated.

     On  February  29, 1996, West Coast Bancorp ("West Coast") and  Sunwest
     Bank  ("Sunwest") entered into an agreement with Western Acquisitions,
     L.L.C.  ("Western"), an affiliate of Hovde Financial, Inc.,  for  West
     Coast  to  sell 35 existing shares of Sunwest for $2,520,000  and  for
     Sunwest  to  issue  and  sell  15  new  shares  for  $1,080,000.    On
     consummation  of  the stock sales contemplated by the agreement,  West
     Coast  and  Western  will own approximately 57% and  43%  of  Sunwest,
     respectively.  West Coast recorded losses on the expected sale of  the
     35  shares  of Sunwest stock of $437,000 and $22,000 during the  first
     and  second  quarters of 1996, respectively.  The  new  15  shares  of
     Sunwest stock will result in approximately a $130,000 charge to  paid-
     in-capital  at  West  Coast  with an offsetting  amount  for  minority
     interest  when  the  sale is completed. This will  occur  because  the
     selling  price  of Sunwest stock is $72,000 per share  versus  a  book
     value  of  outstanding shares at June 30, 1996 of $85,097  per  share.
     The  actual  loss on sale will depend on the book value per  share  of
     Sunwest  Bank at the time of closing.  The stock sales are subject  to
     Western obtaining various regulatory approvals.

     West  Coast  entered into an agreement with Western  on  February  29,
     1996,  which  was amended in April 1996, whereby Western will  acquire
     all  of  the remaining 213,384 shares of Business & Professional  Bank
     ("B&PB") common stock at $8.81 per share.  The sale is to be completed
     in  three phases.  Phase one occurred on March 8, 1996 and resulted in
     proceeds  of approximately $407,000.  Phase two occurred  on  May  28,
     1996 and resulted in proceeds of $820,000.  The proceeds were used  to
     pay  down  the  loan  advanced during April  from  the  principals  of
     Western.  Phase three is for 74,178 shares and is to occur by November
     15, 1996. Phase three is subject to certain regulatory approvals.   In
     accordance  with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement  #115,
     the  $149,000  difference between book value and  determinable  market
     value  (contract  price) is adjusted to Net Assets  Held-for-Sale  and
     Shareholders' Equity.

     If  the  sale of Sunwest stock does not occur as planned,  West  Coast
     will  seek to renegotiate and extend its debt to affiliates, including
     the $1.8 million of debentures held by insiders and their affiliates.








                                    -6- 

                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               JUNE 30, 1996
                                (Unaudited)



     If  the  remaining B&PB shares are not acquired by Western the  shares
     will be sold on the open market to raise sufficient funds to repay the
     $1.2  million  of debentures held by persons other than  insiders  and
     their affiliates, and to provide funds for West Coast to continue  its
     operations.

(2)  RECLASSIFICATIONS

     Certain   reclassifications  have  been  made  in  the  prior  periods
     financial  statements to conform to the presentation  in  the  current
     periods.

(3)  NET LOSS PER SHARE

     The stock options and 10% convertible subordinated debentures were not
     included  in  the net loss per share computations as the effect  would
     have  been anti-dilutive.  Fully diluted loss per share equals primary
     loss per share.

(4)  LOANS AND DIRECT LEASE FINANCING

     A summary of loans and direct lease financing follows:

                                                   June 30,  December 31,
     (in thousands)                                  1996         1995
                                                  -----------------------
     Commercial                                    $ 28,799    $ 28,479
     Real estate - Mortgage                          47,057      47,379
     Installment                                      3,456       3,515
     Less unearned income, discounts and fees          (300)       (373)
                                                  -----------------------
     Loans and direct lease financing              $ 79,012    $ 79,000
                                                  =======================



(5)  OTHER OPERATING INCOME

     A summary of other operating income follows:

                                      Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
                                           June 30,           June 30,
     (in thousands)                      1996     1995      1996    1995
                                     ------------------------------------
     Depositor charges                $  304   $ 351      $  154   $ 169
     Gain on sale of B&PB stock          287      12         194       -
     Service charges, commissions
      & fees                              28      37          16      16
     Net gain from sales of loans          -      77           -      40
     Other income                         39       6          12       7
                                     ------------------------------------
                                      $  658   $ 483      $  376   $ 232
                                     ====================================




                                    -7-

                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               JUNE 30, 1996
                                (Unaudited)



(6)  OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

     A summary of other operating expenses is as follows:

                                      Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
                                           June 30,           June 30,
     (in thousands)                      1996     1995       1996   1995
                                      -----------------------------------
     Salaries and employee benefits    $1,789   $2,088    $  870  $  936
     Occupancy                            460      575       231     279
     Depreciation and amortization        281      299       142     147
     Professional services                241      188       154      90
     Data processing                      202      200       144      98
     Customer service                     187      168        94      82
     Net cost of operation of REO         153      167        85     124
     Advertising and promotion            100       47        63      33
     Regulatory fees and assessments       93      192        45      96
     Printing and postage                  63       58        33      29
     Stationery and supplies               62       56        25      26
     Insurance                             50       72        25      36
     Telephone and telefax                 37       40        16      19
     Collection                            32        -        17     130
     Miscellaneous                        185      180        72      97
                                      -----------------------------------
                                       $3,935   $4,330    $2,016  $2,222
                                      ===================================


(7)  CURRENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

      In  June  1996,  the  FASB issued Statement of  Financial  Accounting
Standards No. 125 ("SFAS 125"), "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing  of
Financial  Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities".  SFAS  125  provides
accounting and reporting standards for transfers and servicing of financial
assets  and  extinguishments of liabilities based on consistent application
of   a   financial-components  approach  that  focuses  on   control.    It
distinguishes  transfers of financial assets that are sales from  transfers
that  are  secured  borrowings.   Under the financial-components  approach,
after  a  transfer of financial assets, an entity recognizes all  financial
and  servicing  assets  it controls and liabilities  it  has  incurred  and
derecognizes  financial assets it no longer controls and  liabilities  that
have  been extinguished.  The financial-components approach focuses on  the
assets and liabilities that exist after the transfer.  Many of these assets
and  liabilities are components of financial assets that existed  prior  to
the  transfer.  If a transfer does not meet the criteria for  a  sale,  the
transfer is accounted for as a secured borrowing with pledge of collateral.
SFAS  125 is effective for transfers and servicing of financial assets  and
extinguishments of liabilities occurring after December 31, 1996 and should
be applied prospectively.  Management does not believe SFAS 125 will have a
material impact on the Company's financial condition or operations.







                                    -8-

                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                    CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                               JUNE 30, 1996



The   following  presents  management's  discussion  and  analysis  of  the
consolidated  financial  condition and  operating  results  of  West  Coast
Bancorp  (as  a  separate  entity  "West  Coast"  and  together  with   its
subsidiaries the "Company") for the six and three month periods ended  June
30,  1996  and 1995. The discussion should be read in conjunction with  the
Company's  consolidated  financial statements and  the  accompanying  notes
appearing elsewhere in this report.

GENERAL

The  Company recorded losses of $186,000 or $.02 per share and $324,000  or
$.04  per  share  during  the six months ended  June  30,  1996  and  1995,
respectively.   During the three months ended June 30,  1996,  the  Company
recorded net income of $85,000 as compared to a loss of $64,000 during  the
same  respective period in 1995.  The decreases in year-to-date  losses  in
1996 versus 1995 occurred because the parent company recorded during 1996 a
$324,000 gain on sale of its B&PB stock, a gain on discontinued business of
$152,000  and  Sunwest increased its net income by $119,000.   These  items
were  offset by a $459,000 expected loss on the sale of Sunwest  shares  by
West Coast.

West  Coast  entered into an agreement with Western on February  29,  1996,
which  was amended in April 1996, whereby Western will acquire all  of  the
remaining 213,384 shares of B&PB common stock at $8.81 per share.  See Note
1  of  the  "Notes to the consolidated financial statements" for additional
information on the above transactions.

If  the  sale of Sunwest stock does not occur as planned, West  Coast  will
seek  to renegotiate and extend its debt to affiliates, including the  $1.8
million  of  debentures  held by insiders and  their  affiliates.   If  the
remaining B&PB shares are not acquired by Western the shares will  be  sold
on  the open market to raise sufficient funds to repay the $1.2 million  of
debentures held by persons other than insiders and their affiliates, and to
provide funds for West Coast to continue its operations.

The Company had total assets, loans and deposits as follows:


                       June 30,    December 31,   June 30,   December 31,
                         1996         1995          1995          1994
(in thousands)      -----------------------------------------------------
Total assets         $ 105,928     $ 113,654    $ 118,864     $ 130,910
Loans                   79,012        79,000       80,900        86,628
Deposits                95,022       102,662      107,359       119,269













                                    -9-

                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                    CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                               JUNE 30, 1996



The  approximate $24 million reductions in total assets and deposits  since
December 31, 1994 resulted from an $8 million decrease in loans, $7 million
decrease in investment securities and $5 million decrease in Federal  Funds
sold.   The  decrease in total liabilities resulted primarily  from  a  $20
million decrease in time certificates of deposits.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL
The  loss  for the first six months in 1996 was less than the loss incurred
for  the  first  six  months of 1995 because the  parent  company  recorded
$324,000 of gain on sale of its B&PB stock, a gain on discontinued business
of  $152,000 was recorded in 1996 and Sunwest increased its net  income  by
$119,000.  These items were offset by a $459,000 expected loss on the  sale
of Sunwest shares by West Coast.

NET INTEREST INCOME
Net  interest income decreased $243,000 or 7% from the first six months  of
1995 to the same period in 1996 because of reduced loan volumes at Sunwest.
For  the  first six months of 1995 to the first six months of 1996  average
loans  at  Sunwest  decreased by $7 million or 8%  and  average  investment
securities decreased by $4 million or 37%.  These decreases were offset  by
average  time  deposits decreasing by $13 million or 33%  during  the  same
period.   Due to recent loan originations, ending loans were only 2 percent
lower  at June 30, 1996 versus June 30, 1995 and increased 3 percent during
the second quarter of 1996.































                                   -10-

                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                    CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                               JUNE 30, 1996



The following table sets forth the Company's average balance sheets, yields
on earning assets, rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, net interest
margins  and  net yields on interest-earning assets for the six  and  three
month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 (dollars in millions):


                                           Six Months Ended June 30,
                                              1996             1995
                                         Average  Yields/ Average  Yields/
                                         Balance  Rates   Balance  Rates
                                       ----------------------------------
ASSETS
Loans, net of unearned income,
  discounts and fees                    $  76.3   10.59%  $  83.2   10.50%
Investment securities                       7.0    6.07      11.1    6.13
Federal funds sold                         13.9    5.43      14.0    5.84
Interest-bearing deposits
  with financial institutions               3.6    6.00       5.0    6.50
                                       ----------------------------------
Total interest-earning assets             100.8    9.40     113.3    9.32

Allowance for credit losses                (3.8)             (4.7)
Cash and due from banks                     5.8               6.6
Other assets                                7.4               8.9
                                       ----------------------------------
                                        $ 110.2           $ 124.1
                                       ==================================

LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Time deposits                           $  26.9    5.30%  $  40.1    5.50%
Savings deposits                            5.1    2.02       5.9    1.95
Interest-bearing demand deposits           32.6    1.93      32.5    1.96
Other                                       4.8   12.96       4.0   10.46
                                       ----------------------------------
Total interest-bearing liabilities         69.4    4.00      82.5    4.09

Demand deposits                            34.2              34.0
Other liabilities                           1.2               1.6
Shareholders' equity                        5.4               6.0
                                       ----------------------------------
                                        $ 110.2           $ 124.1
                                       ==================================
Net interest margin                                5.40%             5.23%
Net yield on interest-earning assets               6.64              6.34










                                                              (Continued)
                                   -11-

                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                    CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                               JUNE 30, 1996



(Continued)
                                           Three Months Ended June 30,
                                              1996             1995
                                         Average  Yields/ Average  Yields/
                                         Balance  Rates   Balance  Rates
                                       ----------------------------------
ASSETS
Loans, net of unearned income,
  discounts and fees                    $  75.5   10.63%  $  82.7   10.67%
Investment securities                       6.2    6.17      10.6    6.16
Federal funds sold                         14.8    5.38      11.2    6.09
Interest-bearing deposits
  with financial institutions               3.4    5.51       5.6    6.67
                                       ----------------------------------
Total interest-earning assets              99.9    9.40     110.1    9.57

Allowance for credit losses                (3.8)             (4.8)
Cash and due from banks                     5.9               6.4
Other assets                                7.9               8.4
                                       ----------------------------------
                                        $ 109.9           $ 120.1
                                       ==================================

LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Time deposits                           $  25.3    5.17%  $  37.9    5.64%
Savings deposits                            5.3    2.05       5.2    1.92
Interest-bearing demand deposits           32.4    1.89      31.2    1.95
Other                                       5.0   12.74       4.0   10.48
                                       ----------------------------------
Total interest-bearing liabilities         68.0    3.92      78.3    4.17

Demand deposits                            35.0              34.2
Other liabilities                           1.5               1.7
Shareholders' equity                        5.4               5.9
                                       ----------------------------------
                                        $ 109.9           $ 120.1
                                       ==================================
Net interest margin                                5.48%             5.39%
Net yield on interest-earning assets               6.73              6.60
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     






                                     

                                   -12-                                      

                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                    CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                               JUNE 30, 1996



The  increases (decreases) in interest income and expense and net  interest
income  resulting from changes in average assets, liabilities and  interest
rates  for  the  1996  versus 1995 periods are summarized  as  follows  (in
thousands):

                    Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30,
                   ------------------------------------------------------
                    Asset/    Interest           Asset/     Interest
                    Liability Rate               Liability  Rate
                    Changes   Changes   Total    Changes    Changes Total
                   ------------------------------------------------------
Changes in:
  Interest income    $(537)   $  (6)  $ (543)     $(242)  $  (44)  $(286)
  Interest expense    (268)     (32)    (300)      (115)     (36)   (151)
                   ------------------------------------------------------
Net interest income  $(269)   $  26   $ (243)     $(127)  $   (8)  $(135)
                   ======================================================


The declines in net interest income resulted primarily from volume declines
in  average  earning assets.  The $7 million decline in loans (the  highest
yielding assets) for both the six and three months ended June 30,  1996  as
compared  to the same periods in 1995 caused the greatest decrease  in  net
interest income.  Management believes the decrease in interest income  from
asset/liability changes should be reduced in future periods because of  the
increase  in loans during the second quarter of 1996.  Recent loan fundings
have  caused ending loans at June 30, 1996 to exceed average loans for  the
six months ended June 30, 1996 by $3 million.  However, no assurance can be
given  that  loan volumes will not decline in the future.  The decrease  in
interest  expense  was  caused by a $13 million decrease  in  average  time
deposits for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996 versus 1995.

Loans  on  which the accrual of interest had been discontinued at June  30,
1996  and  1995  amounted to $2,541,000 and $3,913,000,  respectively.   If
these  loans had been current throughout their terms, it is estimated  that
net  interest  income  would  have increased by approximately  $66,000  and
$121,000 in the second quarters of 1996 and 1995, respectively.  This would
have  raised the net yield on interest-earning assets and the net  interest
margin  by approximately 26 and 44 basis points during the second  quarters
of 1996 and  1995, respectively.

For  the  six months ended June 30, 1996 versus 1995 the yield  on  earning
assets  remained  relatively  flat, only  changing  from  9.32%  to  9.40%.
Similarly,  the  rates on interest-bearing liabilities remained  relatively
unchanged for the six months ended June 30, 1996 versus 1995 only  changing
from 4.09% to 4.00%.











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                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                    CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                               JUNE 30, 1996



NONPERFORMING ASSETS AND PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The  following  table summarizes the activity in the allowance  for  credit
losses during the periods indicated (in thousands):

                                   Six Months Ended    Three Months Ended
                                        June 30,             June 30,
                                     1996      1995       1996      1995
                                 ----------------------------------------
Allowance for credit losses
  balance at beginning of period   $3,820    $4,649     $3,925    $4,726

Charge-offs                          (991)   (1,980)      (943)   (1,690)
Recoveries                            320       664        153       475
                                 ----------------------------------------
Net charge-offs                      (671)   (1,316)      (790)   (1,215)

Provision for credit losses           (56)       62        (42)     (116)
                                 ----------------------------------------
Allowance for credit losses
  balance at end of period         $3,093    $3,395     $3,093    $3,395
                                 ========================================


All  the  above charge-offs and recoveries were at Sunwest.  The  provision
for  credit losses was $118,000 lower during the six months ended June  30,
1996  than  in the same respective period in 1995, reflecting the decreases
in net charge-offs and nonperforming loans.

Management believes that the allowance for credit losses at June  30,  1996
of  $3,093,000 or 3.91% of loans was adequate to absorb known and  inherent
risks  in  the Company's credit portfolio.  No assurance can be given  that
economic condition which may adversely effect the Company's service area or
other  circumstances  will  not be reflected in  increased  provisions  for
credit losses in the future.






















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                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                    CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                               JUNE 30, 1996



A summary of nonperforming assets follows (dollars in thousands):

                           June 30,  December 31,  June 30,   December 31,
                              1996        1995       1995          1994
                        -------------------------------------------------
Nonaccrual loans          $  2,536    $  4,153     $  3,913    $  5,414
Loans 90 days past due
  and still accruing             5          25          196          76
                        -------------------------------------------------
Nonperforming loans          2,541       4,178        4,109       5,490
Real estate owned            4,523       2,637        3,637       4,352
                        -------------------------------------------------
Nonperforming assets      $  7,064    $  6,815     $  7,746    $  9,842
                        =================================================
Nonperforming loans/
 Total loans                  3.22%        5.29%       5.08%        6.34%
Nonperforming assets/
 Total assets                 6.67         6.00        6.52         7.52
                        =================================================


Nonperforming assets have decreased from $9.8 million at December 31,  1994
to $7.1 million at June 30, 1996.  While the levels of nonperforming assets
as  a  percentage  of assets have improved since December  31,  1994,  they
remain  at high levels.  This was primarily caused by the current  economic
environment and depressed real estate values in southern California.  While
significant progress in reducing nonperforming assets has been made,  until
such  time  as  the  current economic environment and  real  estate  values
improve,  the Company may continue to experience moderately high levels  of
nonperforming assets and charge-offs.

Restructured  loans which were performing substantially in accordance  with
their  modified  terms totaled $2,521,000 at June 30,  1996.   Restructured
loans totaling $1,300,000 were on nonaccrual status at June 30, 1996.

OTHER OPERATING INCOME

Other operating income increased by $175,000 for the six months ended  June
30,  1996 as compared with the same period in 1995.  See notes (1) and  (5)
of  the  notes  to consolidated financial statements.  The increase  was  a
result  of  West Coast recording a $275,000 gain on sale of B&PB  stock  in
1996  versus  a  $12,000  gain in 1995.  Gain on sale  of  loans  decreased
$77,000  as Sunwest has elected not to sell the guaranteed portion  of  SBA
loans  in  1996.   The  remaining decrease  was  caused  by  lower  deposit
balances.












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                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                    CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                               JUNE 30, 1996



OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Other  operating expenses have decreased $395,000 from the six months ended
June  30,  1996 to the same period in 1995. See notes (1) and  (6)  of  the
notes to consolidated financial statements.  Total other operating expenses
expressed  in  dollars  and as a percentage of total revenues  and  average
assets follows (dollars in thousands):


                                    Six Months Ended   Three Months Ended
                                          June 30,           June 30,
                                      1996      1995      1996     1995
                                   --------------------------------------
Other operating expenses            $3,935    $4,330    $2,016    $2,222
Other operating expenses
  (annualized)/average assets          7.14%     6.98%     7.33%     7.40%
Other operating expenses/interest
  and other operating income           72.9%     75.1%     74.0%     77.5%
                                   ======================================


Salaries  decreased $299,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1996  versus
the same period in 1995.  Salaries decreased at Sunwest by $230,000 for the
six  month period as a result of steady reductions in staff, primarily from
not  replacing  employees  who  leave voluntarily.   The  remaining  salary
decrease  was at West Coast and resulted from a bonus accrual  during  1995
because  West  Coast  completed the sale of Sacramento  First  and  Sunwest
achieved  a  6.5%  leverage  ratio.  Occupancy for  the  first  six  months
decreased  by  $115,000 primarily because Sunwest reclassified  a  facility
lease  from an operating lease to a capital lease during the third  quarter
of  1995.   Regulatory fees and assessments decreased by $99,000  primarily
from  a  rate  reduction  by  the  Federal Deposit  Insurance  Corporation.
Advertising  and  promotion increased by $53,000 for the six  months  ended
June  30,  1996  versus  1995 because of a return to  actively  advertising
Sunwest  in  the local market.  Professional services increased by  $53,000
because the internal audit function was outsourced beginning in July  1995.
All  other non-interest expenses increased $12,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 versus 1995.

INCOME TAXES

The  Company did not record any significant income tax expense  or  benefit
during the six or three months ended June 30, 1996 or 1995.  No significant
income tax expense is expected during 1996.

LIQUIDITY

The Company

Liquidity, as it relates to banking, represents the ability to obtain funds
to meet loan commitments and to satisfy demand for deposit withdrawals.






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                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                    CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                               JUNE 30, 1996



The  principal  sources  of funds that provide liquidity  for  Sunwest  are
maturities  of  investment  securities and  loans,  collections  on  loans,
increased  deposits and temporary borrowings.  The Company's  liquid  asset
ratio  (the sum of cash, investments available-for-sale (excluding  pledged
amounts)  and Federal funds sold divided by total assets) was 14%  at  June
30,  1996  and  19%  at  December 31, 1995. The  Company  believes  it  has
sufficient  liquid  resources, as well as available credit  facilities,  to
enable it to meet its operating needs.

THE PARENT COMPANY

West  Coast's  liquidity is limited.  West Coast has  relied  on  sales  of
assets  and  borrowings  from officers/directors as sources  of  liquidity.
Dividends from subsidiaries ordinarily provide a source of liquidity  to  a
bank  holding  company.  Sunwest is prohibited from paying  cash  dividends
without the prior consent of the regulatory agencies.  During the first six
months  of  1996  West  Coast  did  not  receive  any  dividends  from  its
subsidiaries.   West  Coast does not expect to receive dividends  from  its
subsidiaries throughout 1996.

West  Coast's primary sources of cash during 1996 are expected to  be  from
sales of its B&PB stock and Sunwest stock.  During the first six months  of
1996,  West  Coast received $1.2 million of cash from the sale  of  139,206
shares of its B&PB stock. West Coast has an agreement to sell the remaining
B&PB shares for approximately $650,000.  An agreement to sell 35 shares  of
Sunwest stock for $2.5 million was entered into between West Coast, Sunwest
and  Western.  Sales  of other property are forecasted to  provide  $50,000
during  1996.  Advances from WCV, Inc. provided approximately  $120,000  of
cash  during  the first half of 1996 because of refunds received  from  the
California  Underground  Storage  Tank  Fund  exceeded  payments  for   the
restoration of the real estate owned.  Additional refunds will be  used  to
pay for current and future amounts due for restoration of the property.  At
June 30, 1996, West Coast had cash totaling $817,000.

West  Coast  anticipates cash expenditures during 1996 to consist  of  debt
service  payments  and other operating expenses.  West Coast  repaid  other
borrowed funds totaling $185,000 in April, 1996 and made payments on  notes
payable  to affiliates totaling $150,000 during June 1996.  Other projected
debt service for the remainder of 1996 includes quarterly interest payments
on  the  10%  subordinated  debentures of $76,000 each,  $12,000  quarterly
principal  payments  on  other  borrowed  funds  and  a  payment  for   the
subordinated debenture principal balance totaling $3,035,000.  On  July  2,
1996  the Centennial Group Incorporated and Centennial Capital Incorporated
(both  affiliates of the parent) assigned their notes totaling $483,000  to
an  individual  unaffiliated with the parent company.   A  modification  of
agreement between the parent company and the new lender dated July 3,  1996
extended  the  maturity  date  to June 30,  1999  and  required  a  $12,000
principal  payment each quarter beginning September 30, 1996.  Paydowns  on
the notes payable to affiliates may occur based on cash availability.  West
Coast  anticipates  that  other operating expenses  will  be  approximately
$160,000  during 1996, of which $100,000 relates to salaries and directors'
fees that are currently being deferred.  West Coast intends on contributing





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                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                    CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                               JUNE 30, 1996



$300,000  in  capital to Sunwest Bank if Western does not  acquire  15  new
shares  of  Sunwest  common  stock.   This  amount  represents  the   final
installment under Sunwest's capital plan.  Sunwest is currently  adequately
capitalized,  therefore it is no longer subject to  the  Prompt  Corrective
Action   requirements   of  the  Federal  Deposit   Insurance   Corporation
Improvement Act.

West  Coast's liquidity is limited.  If the remaining B&PB shares  are  not
acquired  by  Western the shares will be sold on the open market  to  raise
sufficient  funds to repay the $1.2 million of debentures held  by  persons
other  than  insiders and their affiliates, and to provide funds  for  West
Coast to continue its operations.  In the event the above transactions  are
not  completed  as  contemplated, West Coast  would  need  to  come  to  an
agreement  with certain affiliates to extend indebtedness to a future  date
when  sufficient funds can be obtained to repay the debts.   In  the  event
West  Coast is unable to raise funds to increase its liquidity, West  Coast
may  not  be  able to meet its current obligations and may be  forced  into
bankruptcy.   If  this event were to occur, West Coast  shareholders  could
suffer the elimination of the value of their investments in the Company.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND DIVIDENDS

Sunwest had a 9.80%, 11.08% and 7.86% Tier 1 risk-based capital, total risk-
based capital and leverage ratio at June 30, 1996, respectively.  These are
above  the regulatory minimums of 4.00%, 8.00% and 4.00%, respectively  and
above  the  regulatory orders that require Sunwest to  maintain  a  minimum
leverage  ratio  of  6.5%.   Sunwest's capital  ratios  are  above  amounts
necessary  for  a  depository  institution  to  be  deemed  to   be   "Well
Capitalized."   However,  because Sunwest is still  subject  to  a  written
regulatory agreement it can only be deemed "Adequately Capitalized."

The Company had no material commitments for capital expenditures as of June
30, 1996.























 
                                   -18-

                    WEST COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
                               JUNE 30, 1996
                                     
                                  PART II
                                     
                             OTHER INFORMATION





Item 1.   Legal Proceedings
- -------------------------------
NONE

Item 2.   Changes in Securities
- -----------------------------------
NONE

Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities
- ---------------------------------------------
NONE

Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
West Coast Bancorp held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting")
on June 27, 1996.

At the Meeting, the following individuals were elected to serve as
directors until the 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their
successors are elected and have qualified:

                                                  Authority
Name of Director              Votes For           Withheld

J. David Cheshier             6,049,678            48,160
L. Wayne Gertmenian           6,056,318            41,520
Thomas A. Jones               6,055,298            42,540
John B. Joseph                5,957,085           140,753
Lacy G. Marlette, Jr.         6,049,982            47,856
Ronald R. White               5,979,320           118,518

Item 5.   Other Information
- -------------------------------
NONE

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
- ----------------------------------------------
(a)  Exhibits

Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule for June 30, 1996

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K

NONE









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                                SIGNATURES





In  accordance  with the requirements of the Exchange Act,  the  registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.




WEST COAST BANCORP





        /s/John B. Joseph                           August 13, 1996
        -----------------------------------------   ----------------------
        John B. Joseph                              Date
        Chief Executive Officer





        /s/Frank E. Smith                           August 13, 1996
        -----------------------------------------   ----------------------
        Frank E. Smith                              Date
        Chief Financial Officer
































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