What is Lower Riviera like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Santa Barbara Bowl as part of your Lower Riviera travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Lower Riviera?

For your stay in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara Amazing City & Ocean View is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Lower Riviera area?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options in Lower Riviera to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower Riviera, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Lower Riviera.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Santa Barbara Bowl is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Riviera. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Franceschi Park or Alice Keck Memorial Garden.

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A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

Joanna

HK$2,225 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

2. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 2.1 km from Lower Riviera

Patty

HK$1,590 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

3. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Thomas

HK$1,764 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A small building with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

4. El Encanto Santa Barbara

0.6 km from Lower Riviera

Dylan

HK$6,288 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

5. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Marilyn

HK$2,209 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.3 km from Lower Riviera

Erica

HK$2,403 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

7. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.7 km from Lower Riviera

Paul

HK$3,966 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

8. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.2 km from Lower Riviera

Mary

HK$3,759 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a runway and palm trees.

9. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

McKenna

HK$2,551 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

10. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Kalle

HK$2,360 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

11. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

Greer

HK$2,196 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

12. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Julia

HK$1,501 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A stone pathway leading to a large tree surrounded by lush greenery.

13. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1 km from Lower Riviera

Victor

HK$3,484 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

14. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera

Emma

HK$2,587 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

15. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Liad

HK$2,250 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

16. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Suzanne

HK$2,077 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.

17. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Shari

HK$2,569 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.

18. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 1.5 km from Lower Riviera

Noel

HK$2,536 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

19. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

Rachita

HK$2,214 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone, 2.5 km from Lower Riviera

wendy

HK$2,167 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Find the best Lower Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent

"The friendly cheerful staff was kind and helpful. The amenities in the room were appreciated. The clean room, and comfort of the bed were greatly appreciated"

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay. Spacious rooms. Great location, walkable to the beach and State St for those that enjoy walking. Shower water temperature had issues but was fixed right away. Pool was nice. The lobby always had ice water and lemonade. Breakfast was lovely and so was the afternoon cheese and wine. Definitely recommend and would return."

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"Hotel stay for 2 nights , clean older hotel . The elevator though was grimy , could tell they don’t mop or clean it inside. Room clean but only 2 towels for 4 people, just had to ask for towels. Nice pool area with plenty of chairs. Nice outside bar. Ate on patio outside the hotel restaurant - good food but not super busy and finally after 30 minutes had to flag down a waiter to take our order, even though they passed by us several times. Otherwise good price"

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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

2. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3. The Upham Hotel

4. El Encanto Santa Barbara

5. Hotel Santa Barbara

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

7. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

8. Palihouse Santa Barbara

9. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

10. Inn By The Harbor

11. La Playa Inn

12. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

13. Simpson House Inn

14. Santa Barbara Inn

15. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

16. Lavender Inn by the Sea

17. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

18. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

19. Mason Beach Inn

20. Riviera Beach House

Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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