Lower Riviera, CA
Santa Barbara
Visit Lower Riviera
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Lower Riviera Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
It is clean, the bed is comfortable, and the staff was nice. The location is beautiful. The AC is a bit loud, and it might be slightly expensive for what it offers.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Rooms are a small but clean. Wi-fi was good and the breakfast will hold you over until lunch.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Needed a place to sleep. Was great clean easy parking free. Needed toothpaste and they had a sample one for us. Will stay again
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Staff was nice ,clean rooms nice property
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
The Milo
Spacious, clean room.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Lower Riviera
Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
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.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
Oak Park
While there might not be top attractions in Oak Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
