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 21 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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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

17.9 km from Lower Riviera

Stephen

฿2,485 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

25.4 km from Lower Riviera

Trevor

฿6,505 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

16.3 km from Lower Riviera

Justin

฿5,388 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

18 km from Lower Riviera

Leticia I

฿6,714 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

18 km from Lower Riviera

Esther

฿4,832 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jun - 25 Jun

Sandpiper Lodge

3.7 km from Lower Riviera

Tri

฿4,780 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8.2 km from Lower Riviera

Nancy

฿6,390 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

5.2 km from Lower Riviera

Gregory

฿6,615 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Inn on Summer Hill

9.9 km from Lower Riviera

Dawn

฿15,044 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Deluxe Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Town and Country Inn

2.4 km from Lower Riviera

Maria

฿3,605 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

15.7 km from Lower Riviera

Yanchao

฿2,557 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 2.7 km from Lower Riviera

George

฿6,596 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Rose Garden Inn

3.9 km from Lower Riviera

Scott

฿3,969 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

Ricardo

฿8,115 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

4.6 km from Lower Riviera

Alan

฿6,470 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Sharon

฿7,287 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 3.1 km from Lower Riviera

Constantin

฿6,855 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

Lemon Tree Inn

2.4 km from Lower Riviera

Randi

฿4,785 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5.6 km from Lower Riviera

Regina

฿9,032 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.3 km from Lower Riviera

Deserie

฿6,823 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

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Where to stay in Lower Riviera

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

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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.

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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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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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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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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

The Milo

10/10 Excellent

"This place is perfect"

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub after a long day of driving. The property features scenic landscaping, and our room was clean. The included breakfast offered a nice variety, and the attendant was wonderfully enthusiastic, doing a fantastic job of orienting us to the options. However, we had two issues during our stay. First, room #147 is located near the outside gate and the building's glass entrance, meaning we heard guests coming and going at all hours as the metal and glass doors shut. Second, the toilet tank made an intermittent loud noise due to a leaky flapper repeatedly topping itself off. I had intended on reporting this issue at checkout but the front desk agent was on the phone as I dropped off the key. We’d definitely stay here again, but we would make sure we weren’t near the outside doors, the ice machine or elevators, since the walls seemed to be thin."

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good

"Enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately during our stay (May 2026) construction was taking place during the day so that was a bit annoying, but hopefully that won't continue to be an issue moving forward. I would say I really enjoyed the ammenities and the room was great. My only recommendation would be an upgrade to the carpet in the room. It felt dingy. The shower was amazing. All in all I would recommend this stay to others due to its location and great service, but a few minor upgrades could be made to make the experience more pleasant for guests."

Lavender Inn by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Can’t say enough good things about this adorable family owned Hotel. The rooms were spotless, beds and pillows super comfy, the breakfast and afternoon wine and snacks were an absolute plus. The staff was so welcoming and friendly. Lee at the front desk check in is an absolute gem and a sweetheart. She took time to tell me about all the amenities and perks, gave me detailed information about surrounding area and restaurant recommendations. I think she has worked at this hotel for over 30 plus years and had nothing but wonderful things to say about the owners. The beach, shopping and restaurant were all within walking distance. Highly recommend!"

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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Del Sol

Sandpiper Lodge

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Inn on Summer Hill

Town and Country Inn

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Villa Rosa Inn

Rose Garden Inn

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Casa Iglesia

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Lemon Tree Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

The Inn at East Beach

Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

The Milo

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