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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.4 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"Had an awesome restaurant right on property and all staff very friendly"
United States
cathy
The price is NZ$315
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.9 km from Lower Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,268 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
18 km from Lower Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is NZ$353
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.3 km from Lower Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,475 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Lower Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$414
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Inn on Summer Hill

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice clean property! Will stay here again! "
United States
Eva
The price is NZ$393
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
La Playa Inn

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.9 km from Lower Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (254 reviews)
"Room was clean, beds were comfy, staff was cool."
United States
Bianca
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
18 km from Lower Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (657 reviews)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Casa Del Sol

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (257 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is NZ$669
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.2 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,077 reviews)
"We will ALWAYS stay there! Clean, beautiful natural surroundings w lagoon & flowers. Staff pleasant & helpful. Jeannie, who managed the breakfast, became like a family member; she guided us & all as to the selections and engaged in pleasant and upbeat conversations. 5☆+"
United States
Peter
The price is NZ$393
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (403 reviews)
"Rooms were spotless and staff was fantastic. Location very convenient to freeway and fun restaurants."
United States
Kathleen
The price is NZ$284
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Lower Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,102 reviews)
"Clean rooms, Affordable prices and staff is very helpful and friendly."
United States
Arlena
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is NZ$312
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Lower Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is NZ$297
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Lower Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,124 reviews)
"Great location, nice rooms with a great outdoor seating patio. Pool is great too."
United States
Jennifer
The price is NZ$412
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Lower Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this property! Great location and the staff is too notch! "
United States
Christopher
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
The Inn at East Beach

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,859 reviews)
"CLose to maina and beach, frendly staffs."
United States
Misun
The price is NZ$390
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Inn By The Harbor

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,195 reviews)
"Clean and great location from downtown! Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Magen
The price is NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.8 km from Lower Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,334 reviews)
"Perfect location for our needs. "
United States
Tony
The price is NZ$405
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Lower Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Parking was easy and secure "
United States
Monica
The price is NZ$404
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Montecito Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Lower Riviera

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

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.

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.

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

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art 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.

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Frequently asked questions

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.