Lower State Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower State
Stay near popular Lower State attractions
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
NZ$119
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
NZ$66
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
NZ$102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
NZ$61
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$478 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$478
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,468 reviews)
"our room was right next to a bar and was extremely loud until 2am both nights"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Hotel Californian
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$977 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$977
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (992 reviews)
"The property was very clean. The staff was not very knowledgeable or helpful. The tvs don’t work for streaming devices we had their engineer Eric, who was excellent, try to fix the tv but couldn’t. The setting is antiquated. The walls are too thin and you can hear everything. The pool had a party, ..."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Riviera Beach House
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$469 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$469
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
134 Chapala St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$295 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$295
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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 ...
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$521 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$521
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (481 reviews)
"The rooms are smaller but perfect for a couples getaway the location on state st is right in the middle of all the action and you can walk to just about everything will definitely be recommending to all my couples friends for a great romantic getaway!"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Haley Hotel
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$349 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$349
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (682 reviews)
"We had complimentary coffee and oatmeal. Fridge in our room and microwave were a plus! Very charming decor and close to the main downtown area."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 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 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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater 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.
