Lower State Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower State
Stay near popular Lower State attractions
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
NZ$116
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
NZ$65
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
NZ$100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Lower State Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$529 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$529
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,420 reviews)
"The room was TINY and painted a dark brown which made the whole space feel small and dark. Our room was facing the busy street and it was noisy when trying to go to sleep."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Hotel Californian
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$936 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$936
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (972 reviews)
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Riviera Beach House
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$541 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$541
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"A delightful place with kind and helpful staff—an oasis of calm, and centrally located!"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$523 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$523
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (454 reviews)
"The location is ideal, smack in the middle of downtown. The pictures of the rooms are not very accurate. The rooms are very small and not very comfortable."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
134 Chapala St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$345 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$345
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
"Great value"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$641 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$641
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, close to everything, very clean rooms. Staff was helpful and always around. I would go here again."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Lower State
Find the best Lower State 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 East Beach.
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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
