Riviera Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A cityscape with a prominent building featuring a circular dome, surrounded by palm trees and a street.

Stay near popular Riviera attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Riviera

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿20,948 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿20,948
฿26,362 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Stearns Wharf ...
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿8,126 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿8,126
฿9,449 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,522 reviews)
"I recommend bringing your own pillow unless you're okay sleeping on what feels akin to a rock. Additionally, the overnight staff was unhelpful and unempathetic to this issue. Other day staff seemingly recognized the issue but had no solution. Lastly, downtown Santa Barbara is overrun with homeless ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,205 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,205
฿2,674 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,547 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,547
฿3,067 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,741 reviews)
"The room was booked right underneath me just one night, but a great one. Thank you hotels.com and Vagabond Inn."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿4,247 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,247
฿4,842 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,750 reviews)
"Nothing to say"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿4,798 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,798
฿5,731 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Riviera

Find the best 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 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 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 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.



Riviera Travel Guide