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.

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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

1. Orange Tree Inn

Upper East, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera

joseph

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

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

2. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera

John Christopher

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

3. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 1.1 km from Lower Riviera

Yessica

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

4. The Presidio

1.3 km from Lower Riviera

Henry

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

5. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Rey Jacob

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

6. Lemon Tree Inn

2.4 km from Lower Riviera

Shanna

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

7. Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Derrick

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Martin

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

9. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

17.9 km from Lower Riviera

Teresa

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

10. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera

Logan J

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

11. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

Alex

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

12. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.3 km from Lower Riviera

Vy

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

13. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera

Teri

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

14. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 1.8 km from Lower Riviera

Nicolette

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double)

15. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.2 km from Lower Riviera

Mary

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

16. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Michael

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

17. Town and Country Inn

2.4 km from Lower Riviera

Lorraine

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

18. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

19. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

20. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Viviano

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Granada Theatre 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 South

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean rooms, very friendly staff."

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic little hotel in a nice area. Minutes from everything in Santa Barbara. Staff were all nice and our room looked like a little apartment with a kitchen and fridge. Very helpful for leftovers from dinner out! The grounds were so beautiful! The breakfast was great too. They had egg frittatas, out meal, cereal, yogurt parfaits and pastries. Coffee and tea. We ate inside but lots of people ate on the patio outside the lobby which was really nice. I highly recommended this hotel."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely one-night stay at this property. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they gave us some great recommendations for nearby beaches and places to visit, which we really appreciated. The pool was nice, making it a great place to relax. One of our favourite features was the beautiful outdoor area with ducks and turtles – it was such a peaceful and unique touch. Although we only stayed for one night, we had a very pleasant experience and would happily stay here again if we’re in the area."

The Upham Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was wonderful. The overall experience succeeded our expectations. We enjoyed drinks and appetizers one evening, followed by brunch the next day, and the complementary continental breakfast pastries were delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The property was comfortable and very well maintained with beautiful outdoor seating areas that were perfect for relaxing. The location was another highlight. It was easy to walk to downtown making it convenient to explore the area without needing to drive. The food was great throughout our stay and we truly enjoyed our experience. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area."

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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

1. Orange Tree Inn

2. Casa Riviera

3. Casa Jardin

4. The Presidio

5. Haley Hotel

6. Lemon Tree Inn

7. Casa Iglesia

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

9. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10. Santa Barbara Inn

11. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

12. The Inn at East Beach

13. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

14. Bath Street Inn

15. Palihouse Santa Barbara

16. The Upham Hotel

17. Town and Country Inn

18. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

19. Hotel Santa Barbara

20. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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 South

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