Riviera
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
Top hotels in Riviera
El Encanto Santa Barbara
My favorite hotel
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Beautiful hotel. Couldn't have asked for more. Room was beautiful Location, location, location. Staff was very friendly. 15 min walk to the beach and Stearns Wharf.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
This is a good place for a stop in when in Santa Barbara, this time around there was difficulty with the WiFi my entire stay. I’m sure they will look into it and fix it. B.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Poor breakfast, low functional shower tub (clogged drain), smelly shower room.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Thomas at the front desk was so helpful, patient and nice! Very clean. The cleaning staff was amazing. Tv was outdated wish they had smart tvs where you could connect stream reflux or whatever. Overall was a greats stay!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Breakfast could have been better. The eggs were extremely watery. No potatoes
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riviera
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
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 Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
Mission Canyon
Mission Canyon is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and The Children's Centennial Maze.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
