Lower Riviera Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Lower Riviera

Hotel Santa Barbara
Great location. Pets stay free.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Ok
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Excellent service
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Love the location!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
It was a nice stay, hotel is beautiful and in a great location. I went on a night when the price was quite high - supply and demand - but during normal time bang for the buck is fantastic. Room was gorgeous and clean. No lotion in the room was a surprise. But all in all a fantastic place one block ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
Great hotel, we loved it!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Riviera

Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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.

Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
