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Our top choices for Lower State hotels

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1053)
"Perfect location for state street fun!"
United States
Sherie
The price is S$264
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara
Sun deck
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Great stay"
United States
Scott
The price is S$215
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Riviera Beach House
Tasting room
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (584)
"Very good experience. I would go back. 👍"
United States
Thomas J.
The price is S$196
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Haley Hotel
Exterior
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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"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 S$282
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (399)
"The staff was nice and the hotel was comfy "
United States
Tiffany
The price is S$321
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Bar (on property)
Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (807)
"Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things. "
United States
Matthew
The price is S$299
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Moxy Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (928)
"Spotless rooms and the beds were AMAZING"
United States
Jill
The price is S$1,043
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
Hotel Californian
City view from property
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (171)
"Fun and friendly atmosphere. Matthew was especially kind in showing me around. Definitely would stay here again."
United States
Jacob
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Lower State
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1013)
"good hotel good services "
United States
Eduard
The price is S$106
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2000)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Lower State
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1011)
"Clean, quiet, nice and close to the beach. Absolutely loved our stay!"
United States
Eunchae
The Franciscan Hotel
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
15.5 km from Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1353)
"Really nice hotel"
United States
Denesse
The price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
24.1 km from Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"The view!! The only reason to stay at this hotel is because of the view!! Its absolutely gorgeous and beautiful!"
United States
Joaquin
The price is S$241
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan, 2026
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.1 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is S$179
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.9 km from Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (965)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is S$183
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1102)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is S$219
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
4.9 km from Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is S$271
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Montecito Inn
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1092)
"Room was clean and big,location was great"
United States
Daniel
The price is S$177
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Beachside Inn
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
16.9 km from Lower State
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1208)
"A lovely motel in a great area. I had easy access to everything I wanted to see and do as well as a stunning beach. "
United States
Gareth
The price is S$131
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Terrace/patio
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 2 km from Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Excellent Stay"
United States
Mario
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Lower State

Find the best Lower State areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara which includes 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

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Lower State Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely walking distance to fun plazas in the area. "
Nion 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Sandpiper Lodge

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lower State like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Lower State neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall as part of your Lower State travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Lower State?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Californian is the highest ranked property in Lower State. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other favourite options in the area include Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel.
How many hotels are there in the Lower State area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 28 Lower State hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower State, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Lower State.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center can be part of your cultural tour of Lower State. You could also plan a visit to Paseo Nuevo Mall or Moreton Bay Fig Tree while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Lower State include Santa Barbara Art Foundry, El Capitan Lake and Cabrillo Bikeway. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and Casa de la Guerra are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.
How can I get around Lower State and the greater Santa Barbara area?
To venture out of town, take a train from Santa Barbara Station.