Lower State Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Santa Barbara Sunset
We stopped here for a wine tasting.
You have to try these chocolates when you visit Santa Barbara.

Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and also enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Moreton Bay Fig Tree
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Santa Barbara Bowl

Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Bowl
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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 romantic area.

Butterfly Beach
I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset

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.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

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.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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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 Zoo

Activities

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

NZ$47
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Santa Barbara Coastal Cruise

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

NZ$54
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

NZ$115
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

NZ$42
per adult
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Checking out the sea lions

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

NZ$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
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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
The price is NZ$492 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$492
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,182 reviews)
Everything was perfect!

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$261 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$261
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great staff and location!

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Riviera Beach House
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$1,283 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
NZ$1,283
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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! (936 reviews)
Greta location

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hotel Californian
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$412 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
NZ$412
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (412 reviews)
Front desk service was so accommodating - both day team and night team. Hotel was clean and so cute. The coffee shop and bar attached to the hotel was a perfect addition.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
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$433 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$433
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great location!

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

2 out of 5
134 Chapala St Santa Barbara CA
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
Staff is really nice and helpful overall a comfortable stay

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Lower State

Sunset on the pier beach

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
Aerial view of Santa Barbara historic city center with Santa Ynez Mountains at the background, from top of the clock tower of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, California CA, USA.

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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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.

Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach, California

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West Beach
Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

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
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.

Waterfront

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

Waterfront

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