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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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

1. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Sean

6.475.875 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

2. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 2.1 km from Lower Riviera

Yoshiko

4.815.674 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

3. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Richard

8.363.154 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

4. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Brian

8.241.227 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

5. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 1.1 km from Lower Riviera

Yessica

6.776.963 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Kennedy

9.073.293 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

7. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1 km from Lower Riviera

Victor

11.557.220 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

8. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera

Monica

7.041.352 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

9. The Presidio

1.3 km from Lower Riviera

Henry

4.758.075 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

10. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 3.7 km from Lower Riviera

Joe

4.323.205 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, individually decorated

11. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 1.5 km from Lower Riviera

Noel

9.652.388 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

12. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 2.4 km from Lower Riviera

michael

3.804.150 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

13. Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Rich

6.845.344 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

14. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Martin

5.025.825 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

15. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.2 km from Lower Riviera

Mary

11.840.595 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

16. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

Amy

6.628.089 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

17. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 1.8 km from Lower Riviera

Nicolette

6.989.883 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

18. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

Amy

7.647.334 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

19. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Rey Jacob

5.400.938 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

20. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Ignacio

7.461.322 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 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 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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great property, nice room, nice pool, breakfast, the lotus flower pond with ducks was a very nice amenity. I will return. A great choice."

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good

"Good mid-Priced stay; the two-room suite is excellent, with a small refrigerator and microwave. Perfect for families. Very nice staff. Location is doable, not super close to the action on State Street and Pier, but only a 9-12 minute drive. Parking was easy to find 10 garages or lots off of State. Breakfast is ok- continental- coffee is good and strong. Basics: cereal, oatmeal, store-bought bagels, croissants (must toast both), fruit; they need to upgrade or carry a better variety of both Regular (Dannon) and Greek yogurt (Chobani). Overall fine, but it would be ideal if they had more variety, i.e., peanut butter for toast. Pool is fine but just off parking lot. This is a lodge, not a hotel, but it worked perfectly for our family as we just wanted beds to crash in at night. And it was clean, quiet, and a good place to rest between our beach, resort pass, bicycle, Mission Visits, and Solvang/Channel Islands day-trip excursions."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay for our mini-honeymoon! The room is very comfortable with a great location near many restaurants, coffee shops, and places to drink wine. The staff were all friendly and very, very helpful! There is a mild amount of noise being near State street but nothing that diminishes the stay at all. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in Santa Barbara."

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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

1. The Upham Hotel

2. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3. Inn By The Harbor

4. Lavender Inn by the Sea

5. Casa Jardin

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

7. Simpson House Inn

8. Casa Riviera

9. The Presidio

10. Sandpiper Lodge

11. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

12. Lemon Tree Inn

13. Casa Iglesia

14. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

15. Palihouse Santa Barbara

16. Marina Beach Hotel

17. Bath Street Inn

18. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

19. Haley Hotel

20. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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