What is Lower Riviera like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera neighborhood. Consider a visit to Santa Barbara Bowl as part of your Lower Riviera travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Lower Riviera?

For your stay in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara Amazing City & Ocean View is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Lower Riviera area?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are 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 may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Lower Riviera.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lower Riviera?

For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Lower Riviera, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

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, be sure to visit other sights like Franceschi Park or Alice Keck Memorial Garden.

Top Lower Riviera Hotels

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1. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 2.1 km from Lower Riviera

Anita

￥30,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

2. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Sheila

￥35,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

3. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Kennedy

￥44,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

Joanna

￥43,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

5. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5.6 km from Lower Riviera

Omar

￥39,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.3 km from Lower Riviera

Erica

￥48,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

7. The Presidio

1.3 km from Lower Riviera

Sarah

￥26,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

8. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 2.4 km from Lower Riviera

michael

￥23,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

9. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 1.1 km from Lower Riviera

Yessica

￥40,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

10. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Richard

￥52,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

11. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1 km from Lower Riviera

Victor

￥76,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

12. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Shari

￥48,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior

13. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera

Monica

￥49,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

14. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 3.7 km from Lower Riviera

Joe

￥23,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Julia

￥28,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

16. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera

Veronica

￥26,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

17. Orange Tree Inn

Upper East, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera

Samantha

￥21,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

18. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Brian

￥47,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

19. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

McKenna

￥53,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

20. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

Julianne

￥44,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Find the best Lower Riviera areas and neighborhoods 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 in the 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

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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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

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good

"Very accessible to the great restaurants around the area."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great location right in the center of State Street. Pets stay FREE! Parking price is reasonable for the area. The hotel is very nice, courteous staff, and large rooms with a minifridge and a minibar and snacks for sale in the room. Good mocktails at the bar. Oh, and you can’t go wrong with the free cookies at check-in too! The only two areas that I marked down from 5 stars to 4 were for the staff taking over an hour and 3 requests to get dog bowls in my room and for the amenities (no room service, minimal food choices at the bar only, and no pool)."

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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

1. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

2. The Upham Hotel

3. Hotel Santa Barbara

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

5. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

7. The Presidio

8. Lemon Tree Inn

9. Casa Jardin

10. Inn By The Harbor

11. Simpson House Inn

12. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

13. Casa Riviera

14. Sandpiper Lodge

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

16. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

17. Orange Tree Inn

18. Lavender Inn by the Sea

19. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

20. La Playa Inn

Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

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