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

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Our top choices for Lower State hotels

Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1112)
"Room was spotless, comfortable and staff was great."
United States
Roderick
The price is €228
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (591)
"Room was comfortable with nice touches such as a fireplace, swinging chair and small nautical pieces "
United States
Wendy
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Haley Hotel
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great place"
United States
Guillermo
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Riviera Beach House
View from room
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (402)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is €203
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Shopping centre
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is €187
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
View from property
Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (807)
"Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things. "
United States
Matthew
The price is €207
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Moxy Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (932)
"Room, staff, pool, restaurant, location were all fantastic!!"
United States
Marian
The price is €701
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Hotel Californian
City view from property
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (176)
"Amazing spot and awesome staff"
United States
Karim
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.9 km from Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (979)
"The staff were friendly and helpful, the room comfortable and very clean, and we had a great stay."
United States
James S
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2057)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean and great service! "
United States
Robert
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Lower State
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1031)
"every thing is as expected，satisfied with our stay"
Canada
Cathy
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
24.2 km from Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
United States
mike
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
15.5 km from Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1381)
"Great staff, room was spotless! "
United States
Carina
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Deluxe Apartment | Interior
Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 0.5 km from Lower State
The price is €231
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Casa Yano by The Beach
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.2 km from Lower State
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great location and clean rooms. "
United States
Tim
The Inn at East Beach
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.1 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Exterior
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 1.1 km from Lower State
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (235)
"Easy, clean and simply modern. I will def stay here next time I’m in SB 💙"
United States
ARMIE
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Casa Jardin
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1101)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Courtyard
Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
4.7 km from Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1015)
"Great room, clean, convenient "
United States
Trevor
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Oasis Inn & Suites
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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Where to stay in Lower State

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

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.

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.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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 Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Top Lower State Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location, stress-free stay! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a fantastic experience at the Avania Inn. The location is unbeatable—you are within walking distance to the beach and all the best food spots, so we barely needed the car. Speaking of the car, the parking is free and there was ample availability, which is a huge rarity in Santa Barbara! The staff were super lovely and welcoming. Check-in was a breeze; it was incredibly smooth with no surprise deposit hassles, just straight to the room. If you are looking for a convenient, friendly, and honest place to stay in Santa Barbara, I highly recommend booking here."
Nilesh 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is Lower State like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Lower State neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree as part of your Lower State travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Lower State?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Californian is the highest ranked property in Lower State. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other favourite options in the area include Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel.
How many hotels are there in the Lower State area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 27 Lower State hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower State, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given 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 view the best deals available in Lower State.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center can be part of your cultural tour of Lower State. You could also plan a visit to Moreton Bay Fig Tree or El Capitan Lake while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Lower State include Santa Barbara Art Foundry, Cabrillo Bikeway and De la Guerra Plaza. While you're out sightseeing, Paseo Nuevo Mall and Casa de la Guerra are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.
How can I get around Lower State and the greater Santa Barbara area?
To venture out of town, take a train from Santa Barbara Station.