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 our traveler 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 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.

Top Riviera Hotels

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

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

Riviera

Matthew

￥127,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

2. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera

Morgan

￥44,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

3. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

melanie

￥48,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

4. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 2.9 km from Riviera

CARLOS

￥47,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.

5. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Lower State, 2.7 km from Riviera

John

￥38,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

6. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.9 km from Riviera

Maria

￥69,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

7. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Nick

￥35,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Amanda

￥34,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

9. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera

Emeterio

￥44,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

10. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

David

￥37,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

11. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Kellie

￥21,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

East Beach, 3.2 km from Riviera

Alyse

￥51,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A building with a sign reading "AVANIA INN" and a well-maintained sidewalk with plants and a railing.

13. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Anne

￥24,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

14. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2 km from Riviera

Melissa

￥45,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

15. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.5 km from Riviera

Gavin

￥67,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.

16. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 3 km from Riviera

Reiko

￥22,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

17. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.6 km from Riviera

Luan

￥43,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

18. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Sandy Lyne

￥42,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

19. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3 km from Riviera

DAVID

￥30,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 2.3 km from Riviera

Mariola

￥41,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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El Encanto Santa Barbara 5.0 star property Riviera View	Hotel Santa Barbara 4.0 star property Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera View	Santa Barbara Inn 4.0 star property East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera View	Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort 4.0 star property East Beach, 2.9 km from Riviera View	Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 4.0 star property Lower State, 2.7 km from Riviera View
9.4 Exceptional 613 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 1,540 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	7.6 Good 494 reviews	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews
The price is ￥102,005 ￥127,904 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24	The price is ￥37,984 ￥44,168 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27	The price is ￥42,124 ￥48,118 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2	The price is ￥35,836 ￥47,962 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - Nov 9	The price is ￥33,316 ￥38,046 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10
No Breakfast included Yes, Pool Yes, Spa Yes, Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa Yes, Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa No Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included Yes, Pool Yes, Spa Yes, Pet friendly No WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking

Where to stay in Riviera

Find the best 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 West Beach.

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A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.

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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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.

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West Beach

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

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East Beach

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

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Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Right on State Street. Easy parking. Friendly staff."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Room had spider webs in corner of ceiling. Our coffee pot didn’t work. These issues were taken care of once we notified front desk personnel. The grounds and pool area were nice and well kept. Front desk workers had little to no customer care skills. I should not feel like I need a favor when asking them to handle issues with my room. The woman working the morning continental breakfast was very polite, helpful, and a bright spot in our visit."

The Franciscan Hotel

8/10 Good

"It is in a perfect walkable location in SB. We picked it because they allow dogs and the room is actually perfect to have dogs! Little kitchen, which makes feeding them easy. Also spacious! We brought a Great Dane and there was plenty of room :) Bed was pretty comfy and room has AC and a nice bathroom. The only thing I didn’t love was the noise. You can hear the people above you, but a sound machine helps! Honestly despite the noise, would stay here again ;)"

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1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

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4. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

5. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6. Palihouse Santa Barbara

7. La Playa Inn

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

9. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

10. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

11. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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

13. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

14. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

15. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

16. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

17. The Upham Hotel

18. Mason Beach Inn

19. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

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Where to stay in Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

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Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

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