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.

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.

The Best Hotels in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

1. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Morgan

฿9,465 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building entrance with a staircase leading up to a door marked '1601'.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.3 km from Lower Riviera

Mariola

฿8,925 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

3. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.2 km from Lower Riviera

Maria

฿15,351 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.

4. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Lower State, 2.1 km from Lower Riviera

Irina

฿8,145 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

5. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.7 km from Lower Riviera

Gavin

฿14,515 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

6. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera

Melissa

฿8,417 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.

7. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Emeterio

฿9,285 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

8. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Luan

฿9,302 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 1.1 km from Lower Riviera

Maria

฿6,749 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

10. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 2.1 km from Lower Riviera

Kirsten

฿6,487 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A garden with a stone pathway, two Adirondack chairs, and a wooden table.

11. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1 km from Lower Riviera

Victor

฿13,450 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

12. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Jesus

฿8,260 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A small building with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

13. El Encanto Santa Barbara

0.6 km from Lower Riviera

Matthew

฿26,545 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Orange Tree Inn" and a number "1920" on the facade.

14. Orange Tree Inn

Upper East, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera

Leonardo

฿3,838 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

15. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

Amanda

฿7,458 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

16. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Rodney J

฿6,083 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

17. The Presidio

1.3 km from Lower Riviera

Rhea

฿4,939 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

18. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

Nick

฿7,586 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.

19. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 1.5 km from Lower Riviera

Raymond

฿10,508 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

20. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Brandon

฿8,000 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Lower Riviera

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Santa Barbara	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,544 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 343 reviews	View
Palihouse Santa Barbara	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 443 reviews	View
Simpson House Inn	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 734 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 318 reviews	View

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 West Beach.

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A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.

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 white colonial building with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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.

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A beach with a pier extending into the water, mountains in the background, and several flags on the pier.

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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

The Franciscan Hotel

8/10 Good

"This is a nice hotel that is close to the beach, the pier, stores and several excellent restaurants. The king bed was very comfortable, but the chairs were uncomfortable and the counter space was small. The air conditioning was noisy and turned on and off during the night. The staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good with waffles, eggs bacon and sausage, bagels, pastries and muffins. The balcony is really a small patio enclosed by a five foot fence with a small table and two chairs. Overall, it is a good place to stay."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff and clean room with good overall location walkable to main Santa Barbara tourist locations, however directly next to a gas station. The room and property are dated but generally well maintained. Between the decent complimentary breakfast and the pool/jacuzzi area, the stay felt worth the $. Plentiful, complimentary parking is also a plus."

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great stay for our weekend at Palm Tree Music Festival! The room was clean and comfortable and they have great vending machines for late-night snacks. The staff was super nice and it was relatively close to where we wanted to be. The only thing we were bummed about was the pool needing a little maintenance but we just dipped our feet in instead of taking a swim. Parking is also free which is so uncommon nowadays! Overall great stay!"

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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

1. Hotel Santa Barbara

2. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

3. Palihouse Santa Barbara

4. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

6. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

7. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

8. The Upham Hotel

9. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

11. Simpson House Inn

12. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

13. El Encanto Santa Barbara

14. Orange Tree Inn

15. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

16. Haley Hotel

17. The Presidio

18. La Playa Inn

19. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

20. Lavender Inn by the Sea

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Where to stay in Lower Riviera

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Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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