Lower Riviera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower Riviera
Popular places to visit
West Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at West Beach, a popular beach in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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 County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
Our pick of the best Lower Riviera Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
The hotel was a wonderful experience and I recommend to all!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Good, quiet hotel, good for families. Short drive into Santa Barbara. Not very walk friendly so car/cab will be a must to get around.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Quiet, safer clean
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The spa was perfect..everything about this place was top tier
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Great hotel, very clean and amenities were great! Parking is good cornice at $42 a day
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Good location and clean.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Riviera
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Granada Theatre might round out your trip.
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 Granada Theatre might round out your trip.
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mission Canyon
Visitors to Mission Canyon enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is worth a stop.
