What is Lower Riviera like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Santa Barbara Bowl as part of your Lower Riviera travel plans.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Lower Riviera area?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options in Lower Riviera to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower Riviera, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive 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 get top deals in Lower Riviera.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Santa Barbara Bowl is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Riviera. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Franceschi Park or Alice Keck Memorial Garden.

Top 10 Lower Riviera Hotels of 2026

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1. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 1.1 km from Lower Riviera

Yessica

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

2. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera

John Christopher

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

3. The Presidio

1.3 km from Lower Riviera

Henry

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

4. Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Derrick

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

5. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 2.4 km from Lower Riviera

michael

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

6. Orange Tree Inn

Upper East, 1.4 km from Lower Riviera

joseph

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

7. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Martin

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

8. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Michael

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

9. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 2.1 km from Lower Riviera

Gloria

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

10. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.3 km from Lower Riviera

chen Min

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

11. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Viviano

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

12. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Rey Jacob

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

13. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2 km from Lower Riviera

Dominique

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

14. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.3 km from Lower Riviera

Vy

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

15. The De La Vina Inn

1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Sanjay

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

16. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera

Leanne

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

17. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3 km from Lower Riviera

Melanie

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

18. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera

McKenna

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

19. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera

Logan J

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

20. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Jaime

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Find the best Lower Riviera areas 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 area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

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

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

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

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Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel!"

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"The property is indeed unique - - beautiful architecture - our room however was extremely overpriced for having it face a parking lot and garbage area . The room itself was clean although the carpet had several spots all over. For 1300 / night I would expect more, at least a bigger property with more to do … The pool area was the best thing we experienced in the hotel although they didn’t really have food or drink service - waiters would show up maybe once / hour. They are located in the best Santa Barbara Funk Zone as it’s called but that also within 2 min walk of commercial transportation train tracks."

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our family trip with beachside inn. The staff was very friendly and helped us get adjoining rooms. the parking was easy and were able to walk around. Since it was hot the pool was nice and clean. The breakfast buffet was a nice way to start the day, especially with our picky little eaters. overall nice stay."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I stayed here for a weekend and it was one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. The hotel is right in the middle of downtown and is nearby various restaurants. One of my favorite perks of the hotel is the complimentary bikes they provide for their guest to ride around in. The hotel is also a 5 minute bike ride to the pier. Would definitely stay here again."

Hotels in Lower Riviera

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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

1. Casa Jardin

2. Casa Riviera

3. The Presidio

4. Casa Iglesia

5. Lemon Tree Inn

6. Orange Tree Inn

7. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8. The Upham Hotel

9. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

10. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

11. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

12. Haley Hotel

13. Hotel Santa Barbara

14. The Inn at East Beach

15. The De La Vina Inn

16. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

17. Beachside Inn

18. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

19. Santa Barbara Inn

20. The Franciscan Hotel

Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

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