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Our top choices for Riviera hotels

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (535)
"Impeccable everything, incredible staff and service throughout our stay. They were lovely to our toddler son, we loved every bit of our experience and are already planning our return. "
United States
Lauren
The price is ￥81,340
￥104,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
24.8 km from Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is ￥23,610
￥26,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
6.4 km from Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Clean rooms, good breakfast, centralized location"
United States
ALEENA
The price is ￥25,067
￥29,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Aerial view
Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 2.8 km from Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (320)
"Super clean, wonderful staff, beautiful quiet elegant place. Great amenities.."
United States
Donna
The price is ￥27,016
￥31,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Bath Street Inn
Front of property
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
3.2 km from Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1146)
"Clean, comfortable, quiet, and excellent restaurant and staff"
United States
Davita
The price is ￥13,304
￥15,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Lemon Tree Inn
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (336)
"Fantastic place to stay! Great staff, great location, beautiful memories!"
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥38,900
￥44,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby sitting area
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.5 km from Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2076)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Guillermo
The price is ￥14,189
￥16,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Interior entrance
Agave Inn

Agave Inn

Agave Inn
2.0 star property
3.9 km from Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (750)
"Room was very clean, loved the decor in the room and it felt super cozy. "
United States
Gabriel
The price is ￥15,403
￥17,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Agave Inn
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
5.3 km from Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1012)
"great stay"
United States
Prabhat
The price is ￥21,558
￥24,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room
Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.1 km from Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (292)
"One of the best properties I’ve stayed at. Beautiful and clean . Service is excellent. "
United States
Karina
The price is ￥202,358
￥248,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Shopping mall
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.7 km from Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is ￥29,729
￥33,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Terrace/patio
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (157)
"We always stay at this Hilton when we visit Santa Barbara."
United States
Deborah
The price is ￥37,655
￥49,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is ￥21,318
￥24,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9 km from Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Staff was welcoming and check in was quick."
United States
Mike
The price is ￥22,994
￥26,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.2 km from Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great location, nice room, amenities, and easy parking."
United States
Srecko
The price is ￥42,790
￥48,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Harbor View Inn
Children's play area - outdoor
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
11.5 km from Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (204)
"Such lovely, serene, clean place. Staff were super nice and helpful. Also, a Great place to stay if you are visiting UCSB. "
United States
Beheshteh
The price is ￥31,587
￥36,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Exterior
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1305)
"Clean, great room, and amazing staff."
United States
Pedro
The price is ￥28,395
￥32,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Fountain
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Great hotel"
United States
LEI
The Franciscan Hotel
Courtyard
Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
4.2 km from Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"It was centrally located to nice eateries, breweries, wine bars & local shops. "
United States
Kathy
The price is ￥15,332
￥17,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Oasis Inn & Suites
Front of property - evening/night
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Clean room, kind and helpful staff, great parking, great location, very good breakfast "
United States
Luciana Adgemian Menani
The price is ￥29,268
￥33,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
La Playa Inn
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Where to stay in Riviera

Find the best Riviera areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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.

West Beach

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

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was amazing. Arron at the front desk was so friendly and informative about the area and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again. "
Victor 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Inn By The Harbor

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Riviera?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Riviera neighborhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Riviera travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Riviera?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property 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 25 Riviera hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riviera, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Riviera.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Riviera?
For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Riviera, click here.
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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