What's it like in Riviera?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Riviera neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Riviera travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Riviera?

Based on our traveller data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

How many hotels are there in the Riviera area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 21 Riviera hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riviera, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before 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, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Riviera.

What are the top things to see and do in Riviera?

Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

Riviera

Dylan

฿26,003 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Joanna

฿9,274 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

3. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3 km from Riviera

Patty

฿6,628 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

4. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Emma

฿10,785 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

David S

฿5,193 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a runway and palm trees.

6. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 2.9 km from Riviera

McKenna

฿10,632 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera

Marilyn

฿9,207 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

8. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

JILL

฿9,846 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

9. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.6 km from Riviera

Thomas

฿7,366 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

10. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Shubh

฿6,096 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A hotel entrance with a large glass ceiling, multiple chandeliers, and palm trees.

11. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

East Beach, 3.2 km from Riviera

Adolfo

฿10,780 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

12. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Greer

฿9,149 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.

13. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6.4 km from Riviera

michelle

฿7,487 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, illuminated columns, and a landscaped garden area.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

17.4 km from Riviera

Miguel

฿6,360 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Julia

฿6,264 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

16. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Liad

฿9,389 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

17. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.5 km from Riviera

Paul

฿16,558 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

18. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Suzanne

฿8,656 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

19. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Rachita

฿9,228 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

20. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera

Shari

฿10,390 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Where to stay in Riviera

Find the best 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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 coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

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 Riviera Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent

"The friendly cheerful staff was kind and helpful. The amenities in the room were appreciated. The clean room, and comfort of the bed were greatly appreciated"

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay. Spacious rooms. Great location, walkable to the beach and State St for those that enjoy walking. Shower water temperature had issues but was fixed right away. Pool was nice. The lobby always had ice water and lemonade. Breakfast was lovely and so was the afternoon cheese and wine. Definitely recommend and would return."

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"Hotel stay for 2 nights , clean older hotel . The elevator though was grimy , could tell they don’t mop or clean it inside. Room clean but only 2 towels for 4 people, just had to ask for towels. Nice pool area with plenty of chairs. Nice outside bar. Ate on patio outside the hotel restaurant - good food but not super busy and finally after 30 minutes had to flag down a waiter to take our order, even though they passed by us several times. Otherwise good price"

El Encanto Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"The stay at El Encanto was great. The view from both the pool and the restaurant were awesome. The food was great as well. Had both a dinner and a breakfast there. The roasted whole chicken was the best chicken I’ve ever had. It’s a bit removed from the main part of town, which some folks may view as a plus or a minus. Highly recommend."

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Our top choices for Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

4. Santa Barbara Inn

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

6. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

8. Inn By The Harbor

9. The Upham Hotel

10. The Inn at East Beach

11. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

12. La Playa Inn

13. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

16. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

17. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

18. Lavender Inn by the Sea

19. Mason Beach Inn

20. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Where to stay in Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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