Lower State, CA
Santa Barbara
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Popular places to visit
Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Explore the lovely green spaces of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and also enjoy the biking trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 State Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
Staff was very nice and helpful. Loved the remodel. Beautiful!
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Riviera Beach House
Pros: valet team was great. Great location. Pretty lobby Cons: very loud, super small (deceptively small) rooms, water temp inconsistent, housekeeping entered room without knocking 1 hour before check-out (with do not disturb sign on), small bathroom; can barely move in the room
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Hotel Californian
Clean, kind, excellent service as expected
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
I booked this stay expecting a relaxing, high-end experience, and instead had one of the worst hotel stays I’ve ever had. The hotel failed to disclose that a large music festival was taking place directly next to the property, with loud DJ sets running until 2am. From check-in at 4pm through late ...
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
breakfast okay you have to cook eggs in the kitchen
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The hotel was not full, we learned, but we drew Room 301 which is next to the elevator shaft. Needs some oil??? No need to count sheep - - they provide a “white noise” machine to drown out dozens of people who ride the elevator late and early.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Lower State
The Funk Zone
Travelers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.
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.
Waterfront
While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor.
