What's it like in Riviera?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Riviera neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Riviera travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Riviera?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

How many hotels are there in the Riviera area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 26 Riviera hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Riviera.

What are the top things to see and do in Riviera?

Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Riviera

John

HK$6,224 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 3.2 km from Riviera

Emilie

HK$2,526 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Casa Castillo

2.9 km from Riviera

Zheng

HK$2,175 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

24.8 km from Riviera

cathy

HK$1,308 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 2.8 km from Riviera

Donna

HK$1,873 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6.4 km from Riviera

Nereyda

HK$1,495 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

13 km from Riviera

"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...

Denise

HK$1,818 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Apr - 3 Apr

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Lower State, 2.7 km from Riviera

June

HK$2,116 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Lemon Tree Inn

3.2 km from Riviera

Chris

HK$972 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Mar - 26 Mar

The De La Vina Inn

2.6 km from Riviera

Catherine

HK$1,811 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Marina Beach Motel

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Katie

HK$1,347 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito, 6.1 km from Riviera

Joelle

HK$12,985 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Mar - 18 Mar

Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Agave Inn

3.9 km from Riviera

Sundararaman

HK$1,066 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

The Craft House Inn

2.8 km from Riviera

Norma

HK$1,987 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

11.5 km from Riviera

Michael

HK$1,893 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 2.9 km from Riviera

JEFFREY

HK$2,540 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 3.2 km from Riviera

Omar

HK$2,540 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.9 km from Riviera

Kathaleen and Trevor

HK$2,456 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Ver

HK$1,550 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Toni

HK$2,350 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

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Where to stay in Riviera

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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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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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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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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The Marina at Santa Barbara

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West Beach

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

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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 Riviera Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was clean and the staff was extremely helpful, Osvaldo checked us in and made sure we felt at home and answered all our questions, as well as gave us ideas of things to do in the area"