Lower State Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lower State
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Our pick of the best Lower State Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$499 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$499
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Just loved that you could walk out of lobby and turn right for bars and restaurants and left for shopping with no cars."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian
Hotel Californian
5 out of 5
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$1,851 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$1,851
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (890 reviews)
"This was our first visit to the area and our first stay at Hotel Californian. We were very pleased with the overall experience. The hotel offers excellent value, impeccable cleanliness, and attentive service. The property is stylish and well maintained, and the staff made us feel welcome. We look ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Hotel Californian
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House
3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$448 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$448
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great staff and easy check in/check out process. A bit of construction going on so can be a little more noisy after 9a but didn’t phase me since that’s normal business hours. Wonderful stay and the front area is cozy + this hotel is close to so much!"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Riviera Beach House
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 out of 5
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$565 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$565
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (353 reviews)
"Room felt European in size"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
2 out of 5
134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this hostel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay. Good breakfast, friendly staff, good vibes."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$531 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$531
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel - friendly staff and super clean. Close to restaurants, shops and the beach!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Lower State

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The Funk Zone

5/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone
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East Beach

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Laguna

Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Historical Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Laguna
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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

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.

Santa Barbara Beach
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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront

Lower State Travel Guide

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