Lower Riviera Travel Guide
Santa Barbara

Visit Lower Riviera
Stay near popular Lower Riviera attractions
Things to do

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

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California
Top hotels in Lower Riviera

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"The room REEKED of old cigarette smoke and a faint urine odor. The grounds were dirty with lost fake nails and old Cheetos on the door mat. The bed sheets were super thin. I couldn’t get out of there fast enough. Would never stay there again."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Property looked well maintained. Odor in room of urine .mattress sliding on bed"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
"We felt that the double room was very small and cramped quarters. Otherwise, the staff and property are welcoming and the amenities are great."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"This hotel is decent, but the mattress was very flimsy and the bedding smelled a bit like bleach. The room was very spacious and it looked like the breakfast was nice. I think it's silly that they charge $10 to park there. There was a very strange electrical humming noise that started in the middle ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

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 Arlington Theater 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.






















