Lower State
Santa Barbara





Visit Lower State
Popular places to visit

Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Explore the lovely green spaces of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and also enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre 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 cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do

Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in Lower State

Hotel Santa Barbara
Great
Reviewed on 20 Mar, 2026

Riviera Beach House
It was fine
Reviewed on 20 Mar, 2026

Hotel Californian
Great rooms and friendly staff; amazing location
Reviewed on 2 Mar, 2026

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Hotel was very clean and location was great. Room was very small.
Reviewed on 3 Mar, 2026

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Plenty of shops , restaurants , the pier and beach all within walking distance
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026

Haley Hotel
Hands down we’d stay there again. Great location and boutique hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower State

The Funk Zone
Travellers 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 pristine beaches and ample 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.

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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

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.

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



