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.

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.

The Best Hotels in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 2.1 km from Lower Riviera

Gloria

₹19,591 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

2. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Michael

₹25,279 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

3. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

Lorena

₹33,362 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

4. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Dominique

₹33,379 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

5. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5.6 km from Lower Riviera

Omar

₹23,068 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

6. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 3.7 km from Lower Riviera

Emily

₹16,117 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.3 km from Lower Riviera

chen Min

₹29,613 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

8. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera

Leanne

₹20,246 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

9. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Martin

₹19,851 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

10. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

darryl a

₹29,850 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

11. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Richard

₹33,202 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

12. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Matthew

₹28,683 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

13. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3 km from Lower Riviera

Melanie

₹27,740 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

14. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 2.4 km from Lower Riviera

michael

₹14,491 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

15. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

McKenna

₹35,176 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

16. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

David

₹29,115 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Front of property

17. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 1.1 km from Lower Riviera

Yessica

₹25,689 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior

18. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera

John Christopher

₹29,911 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

19. The Presidio

1.3 km from Lower Riviera

Henry

₹17,504 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

20. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1 km from Lower Riviera

Victor

₹43,280 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

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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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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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 Lobero Theater or Arlington 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

10/10 Excellent

"He room was clean & it had everything that I needed. The staff was fantastic. Great location as well!!"

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"The property is indeed unique - - beautiful architecture - our room however was extremely overpriced for having it face a parking lot and garbage area . The room itself was clean although the carpet had several spots all over. For 1300 / night I would expect more, at least a bigger property with more to do … The pool area was the best thing we experienced in the hotel although they didn’t really have food or drink service - waiters would show up maybe once / hour. They are located in the best Santa Barbara Funk Zone as it’s called but that also within 2 min walk of commercial transportation train tracks."

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our family trip with beachside inn. The staff was very friendly and helped us get adjoining rooms. the parking was easy and were able to walk around. Since it was hot the pool was nice and clean. The breakfast buffet was a nice way to start the day, especially with our picky little eaters. overall nice stay."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I stayed here for a weekend and it was one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. The hotel is right in the middle of downtown and is nearby various restaurants. One of my favorite perks of the hotel is the complimentary bikes they provide for their guest to ride around in. The hotel is also a 5 minute bike ride to the pier. Would definitely stay here again."

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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

1. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

2. The Upham Hotel

3. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

4. Hotel Santa Barbara

5. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6. Sandpiper Lodge

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

8. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

9. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10. La Playa Inn

11. Inn By The Harbor

12. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

13. Beachside Inn

14. Lemon Tree Inn

15. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

16. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

17. Casa Jardin

18. Casa Riviera

19. The Presidio

20. Simpson House Inn

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 North

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