Santa Barbara Hotel Guide. Hotels in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, United States of America

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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.4 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.9 km from Lower Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,268 reviews)
"Great service and clean"
United States
Arturo
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Lower Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (354 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is €206
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Inn on Summer Hill

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
18 km from Lower Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is €176
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.2 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,092 reviews)
"Clean room, staff at breakfast are very friendly."
United States
Srinivasa Rao
The price is €197
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.3 km from Lower Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,483 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (268 reviews)
"Cleanroom, walkable from stores, friendly staff"
United States
Anaiah
The price is €327
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"The pool area is wonderful! The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. I really enjoyed my stay and look forward to returning."
United States
Margo
The price is €355
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Santa Barbara Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is €170
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"I absolutely enjoyed my stay here and will be visiting again. "
United States
Kimberly
The price is €184
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
La Playa Inn

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.9 km from Lower Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (260 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌 "
United States
Gerardo
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Lower Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,118 reviews)
"yes we were very happy with our stay"
United States
Christine
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,114 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Kseniya
The price is €193
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,339 reviews)
"Perfect location for our needs. "
United States
Tony
The price is €188
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Lower Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location! Nice atmosphere! "
United States
Eugenie
The price is €232
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Montecito Inn

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
3.7 km from Lower Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,383 reviews)
"Very helpful staff at front desk and room was quiet and clean. "
United States
Laura
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Sandpiper Lodge

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
0.6 km from Lower Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (563 reviews)
"My favorite hotel"
United States
Joshua
The price is €719
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (412 reviews)
"Rooms were spotless and staff was fantastic. Location very convenient to freeway and fun restaurants."
United States
Kathleen
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
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Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Find the best Lower Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Frequently asked questions

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.
What's the best accommodation in Lower Riviera?
For your stay in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara Amazing City & Ocean View is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
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.