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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

1. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (676 reviews)
"awesome stay"
United States
Rey Jacob
The price is €189
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Haley Hotel

2. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is €262
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3. Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Pet-friendly, good location"
United States
Laurette
The price is €223
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Riviera Beach House

4. 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, (473 reviews)
"Private, quiet location. Great visit!"
United States
Ruth
The price is €276
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

5. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,450 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"
United States
Kennedy
The price is €300
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara

6. Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (818 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and so accommodating. Very genuine people who care. Enjoyed my time."
United States
manilyn
The price is €235
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Moxy Santa Barbara

7. Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (985 reviews)
"Great location, no complaints at all. Views were amazing and everyone was very happy, polite, and generally just in good moods!"
United States
Caroline
The price is €440
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hotel Californian

8. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (233 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

9. 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, (2,321 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Lower State
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,228 reviews)
"Great location amd very friendly staff. "
United States
Marcella
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Franciscan Hotel

11. Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.6 km from Lower State
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jose
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Villa Rosa Inn

12. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (266 reviews)
"Amazing Stay"
United States
Monica
The price is €264
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Casa Riviera

13. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,232 reviews)
"Great place to stay when in Santa Barbara"
United States
Adam
The price is €232
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Beachside Inn

14. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again"
United States
darryl a
The price is €243
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
La Playa Inn

15. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (465 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is €200
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

16. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Lower State
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Always a pleasure to stay at the Harbor House!"
United States
Jackson
The price is €232
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Harbor House Inn

17. The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,607 reviews)
"Amazing location and beautiful grounds"
United States
gina
The price is €267
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Milo

18. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,159 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is €237
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Marina Beach Hotel

19. Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Lower State
6.0 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location. Needs some "TLC" in rooms. Check in staff very nice."
United States
Rebecca
The price is €192
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Ala Mar by the Sea

20. Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Lower State
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (197 reviews)
"Great location. Very comfortable room; nice amenities. Within walking distance to many great places. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Jane Hodges
The price is €252
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Casa De La Vina
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Compare popular hotels in Lower State

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,450 reviews
View
Restaurant
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
985 reviews
View
City view from property
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
233 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
676 reviews
View
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View
Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,001 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower State

Find the best Lower State 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 West Beach.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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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 Reagan Ranch Center 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 our traveller data, Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Lower State. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the area include Hotel Californian and Riviera Beach House.
How many hotels are there in the Lower State area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, choose from one of Expedia's 19 hotels and other accommodation options in Lower State.
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 Reagan Ranch Center and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation can be part of your cultural tour of Lower State. You could also plan a visit to Moreton Bay Fig Tree or Paseo Nuevo Mall while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Lower State include Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Art Foundry and De la Guerra Plaza. While you're out sightseeing, Casa de la Guerra and Santa Barbara Historical Museum 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.