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.

What's the best accommodation in Lower Riviera?

For your stay in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara Amazing City & Ocean View is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

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

Expedia has 21 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.

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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

25.4 km from Lower Riviera

Dr. Lindokuhle

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

18 km from Lower Riviera

Alex

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Lower Riviera

Emanuel

includes taxes & fees

8 June - 9 June

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

16.3 km from Lower Riviera

Justin

includes taxes & fees

21 June - 22 June

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

18 km from Lower Riviera

Leticia I

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 3.1 km from Lower Riviera

Jamil

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.3 km from Lower Riviera

Deserie

includes taxes & fees

16 June - 17 June

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

5.6 km from Lower Riviera

Anna

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Rose Garden Inn

3.9 km from Lower Riviera

Jennifer Lynn

includes taxes & fees

9 June - 10 June

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Eddy

includes taxes & fees

8 June - 9 June

Inn on Summer Hill

9.9 km from Lower Riviera

Dawn

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

5.2 km from Lower Riviera

Gregory

includes taxes & fees

16 June - 17 June

Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Diana

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

6 July - 7 July

Casa Jardin

Laguna, 1.1 km from Lower Riviera

Judy

includes taxes & fees

8 June - 9 June

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera

Olga

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

Palmoro House

East Beach, 3.1 km from Lower Riviera

Reyna

includes taxes & fees

16 June - 17 June

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 3.2 km from Lower Riviera

Gilbert

includes taxes & fees

15 June - 16 June

Town and Country Inn

2.4 km from Lower Riviera

Jesus Israel

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Sandpiper Lodge

3.7 km from Lower Riviera

Tri

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

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Our guide on where to stay in Lower Riviera

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very nice and close to everything. We didn’t have the daily breakfast because it didn’t look great so we just went into town for great coffee and breakfast. But all in all it was great stay and the staff was very nice. We did use the hot tub and that was a great way to end the day."

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating for early check-in and late check-out. The room was spacious, comfortable and well appointed, down to the way the towels were folded. The property was lush with tall palms, banana plants and myriad greenery which created a calming environment. The self serve breakfast was a pleasant surprise. A hot tub was a wonderful amenity for an evening soak after a full day of walking."

Inn By The Harbor

6/10 Okay

"The outside is cute and it is a good location but our room needed to be redone. There are no bathroom toiletries provided so make sure you bring what you need. I saw an open room that had nice plank flooring like the photos but ours had old carpet and the room was just old & depressing. It did have a little kitchen but we didn’t use it. They also provide a little happy hour with wine & cheese. We didn’t take advantage of the breakfast but I believe it was pastry’s. I just think for the money our room was not worth it, but maybe some of the other rooms are."

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very well maintained and a great bargain in Santa Barbara. The room was extremely clean and large. The bathroom was very nicely laid out. Breakfast was very convenient and the property was in a great location in town. The property is older but that didn’t detract from anything during our stay."

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Our top choices for Lower Riviera hotels

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Casa Del Sol

Casa Iglesia

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Inn at East Beach

Montecito Inn

Rose Garden Inn

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Inn on Summer Hill

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Harbor House Inn

The Franciscan Hotel

Casa Jardin

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Palmoro House

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Town and Country Inn

Sandpiper Lodge

Our guide on where to stay in Lower Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

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