Lower State Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

Lower State
Photo by Dan Alvarado
Photo by Dan Alvarado
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Photo by Theresa McLaird
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Photo by Shruthi Brahmappa
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Popular places to visit

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and also enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Upper State Street

Upper State Street

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Upper State Street

Things to do

Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

฿1,146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

฿1,146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

฿819
per adult
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

฿2,260
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

฿1,900
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Santa Barbara: eBike rental full day

Santa Barbara: eBike rental full day

฿2,293
per adult
Santa Barbara: eBike rental full day
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Top hotels in Lower State

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿8,270 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿8,270
฿9,522 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very pleased!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿24,160 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿24,160
฿29,251 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (899 reviews)
"Great room! Comfortable bed nice art work, first rate liquors, coffee snacks. Pleasant staff. Great location."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hotel Californian
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿8,640 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿8,640
฿9,867 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Pros: staff and facilities, including bed were excellent. Agree with other reviewers regarding the shower/water situation; other than that rooms are small though neat and clean. Cons: Room next to us had a dog that was barking at night for over an hour; finally complained to the front desk and it ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Riviera Beach House
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 out of 5
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿8,263 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿8,263
฿9,436 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (368 reviews)
"Be wary, some rooms have very small or no windows"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

2 out of 5
134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this hostel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (139 reviews)
Nice friendly hostel
"Loved the friendliness of the staff. Bed was comfy and private enough. Breakfast was nice -real eggs and pancakes. and they had a bbq dinner in the evening. Centrally located to downtown sb. I was nervous because i had never stayed at a hostel before but it was better then expected. My only complaint ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿8,281 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿8,281
฿9,456 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The only problem I found with my room was the bathroom mirror was dirty. Everything else was very clean."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower State

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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone
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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Laguna

Laguna might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Laguna
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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

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 Beach
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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront

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