Lower Riviera Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Santa Barbara Zoo

5/5(2 reviews)

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 Zoo
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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
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Stearns Wharf

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Stearns Wharf
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Upper State Street

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Upper State Street
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Butterfly Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Butterfly Beach
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

5/5(1 review)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Activities

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Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour

NZ$219
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour
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Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking

NZ$4,488
Per adult
Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking
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5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour

NZ$154
Per adult
5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour
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Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

NZ$97
Per adult
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
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Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll

NZ$16
Per adult
Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll
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Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure

NZ$573
Per adult
Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure
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Our pick of the best Lower Riviera Hotel Deals

Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$244 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
NZ$244
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Decent older motel , clean rooms, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Sandpiper Lodge
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$429 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
NZ$429
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,304 reviews)
"we really enjoyed our stay! clean, easy parking, great staff, good continental brekky included. Would definitely stay again. Thanks for the stay!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$527 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
NZ$527
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,115 reviews)
"Loves the love music they had, wine tasting, smore kits for the children, welcome bag four our daughter UCSB graduation. Love staying here"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is NZ$309 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
NZ$309
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"We came for a graduation ceremony at UCSB and this hotel was relatively inexpensive compared to other properties so we were lucky to snag a room. The front staff is really kind and the property itself is clean and well-managed. We were only here for one night but our stay went well and we didn't ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$443 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$443
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,027 reviews)
"Was able to accommodate our baseball team and family. Didn't like the blood stains on the bedsheets, which were on both beds. However, the staff brought new sheets quickly, once we notified them."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$778 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
NZ$778
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Great staff. Very hospitable. Perfect location for shops, dining and pier."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

Hotel Santa Barbara
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower Riviera

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Upper East

While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

Upper East
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Laguna

If you're spending some time in Laguna, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House are top sights worth seeing.

Laguna
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal 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.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Oak Park

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oak Park
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Mission Canyon

Mission Canyon is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara Botanical Garden.

Mission Canyon

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