Title: Lower Riviera Travel Guide: Best of Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lower Riviera](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Riviera-Hotels.d553248635976470134.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lower Riviera Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lower-Riviera.d553248635976470134.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lower Riviera Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Riviera.d553248635976470134.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lower Riviera Travel Guide ## Santa Barbara ![SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraBowl_6065951_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065951/1c4c223f-48da-46c6-aaa5-f4448e7438f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lower Riviera Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Barbara travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraBowl_6065951_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065951/1c4c223f-48da-46c6-aaa5-f4448e7438f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Bowl 5/5(3 reviews) Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Bowl-Lower-Riviera.d6065951.Attraction) ![I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/30ce6c84-8fdd-46b4-a6db-46fa6908e44f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Harbor 4.5/5(15 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Harbor-Santa-Barbara.d553248634000903287.Attraction) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/35515636-c1e2-4fd8-9ed4-32c9dd451a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara County Courthouse 4.5/5(11 reviews) See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-County-Courthouse-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6177264.Attraction) ![The longest deep water pier between San Francisco and Los Angeles in Santa Barbara.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/4e4763bd-1145-4911-a197-bea12fbe0b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stearns Wharf 4/5(32 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stearns-Wharf-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d6063349.Attraction) ![Giraffe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065929/270a1a70-0d2d-4907-9d24-b5f37a1112ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Zoo-Santa-Barbara.d6065929.Attraction) ![Butterfly beach along Channel Drive in Santa Barbara, California., Shutterstock ID 23776711, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561135821/7c23c39f-881e-469e-b9f7-da3e4d3d4068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Butterfly Beach 4/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Butterfly-Beach-Montecito.d553248621561135821.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/0caf3bee-1b47-481c-869d-cded3cfc65da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour £21 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) ![Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50192752/de545324-90a8-483d-8a0b-57d8521c16fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details) ![Helicopter Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details) ![Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49965347/f7ad4d0b-a339-44f1-9557-447b02e931a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Lower Riviera ![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/009f4bea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St Santa Barbara CA £221 15 Apr - 16 Apr 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! (1,274 reviews) Beautiful hotel. Couldn't have asked for more. Room was beautiful Location, location, location. Staff was very friendly. 15 min walk to the beach and Stearns Wharf. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470134) ![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/46edc7c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandpiper Lodge 3525 State St Santa Barbara CA £88 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,295 reviews) This is a good place for a stop in when in Santa Barbara, this time around there was difficulty with the WiFi my entire stay. I’m sure they will look into it and fix it. B. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=1057983&PinnedHotelID=1057983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470134) ![Avania Inn of Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/969000/968986/9dcf1da6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avania Inn of Santa Barbara 128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,164 reviews) Poor breakfast, low functional shower tub (clogged drain), smelly shower room. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=968986&PinnedHotelID=968986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470134) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=968986&PinnedHotelID=968986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470134) ![Hyatt Place Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32661400/32661326/6fce7cb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Santa Barbara 4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA £187 22 Apr - 23 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,074 reviews) Thomas at the front desk was so helpful, patient and nice! Very clean. The cleaning staff was amazing. Tv was outdated wish they had smart tvs where you could connect stream reflux or whatever. Overall was a greats stay! Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=32661326&PinnedHotelID=32661326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470134) ![Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13600/13530/w3837h2557x3y3-f14cd21b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn 3850 State St Santa Barbara CA Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,139 reviews) Breakfast could have been better. The eggs were extremely watery. No potatoes Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=13530&PinnedHotelID=13530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470134) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=13530&PinnedHotelID=13530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470134) ![The Milo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565800/565736/af5e1e5e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Milo 202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA £272 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,533 reviews) do not stay here if you plan to sleep past 7 Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=565736&PinnedHotelID=565736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470134) [See all 1,537 properties in Lower Riviera](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976470134) 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. ## Check Lower Riviera hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470134&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470134&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470134&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470134&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470134&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470134&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470134&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470134&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Lower Riviera ![El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161030/a3ebc912-e936-42b1-9cb1-46f1414e5f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Laguna Laguna might not have many top sights, but Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Laguna.dx553248635976472581) ![Founded on December 4, 1786, the mission is the namesake of the city of Santa Barbara as well as of Santa Barbara County. The grounds occupy a rise between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains granting beautiful views in all directions. Mission Santa Barbara is the only mission to remain under the leadership of the Franciscan Friars since its founding, Relax on the lawn, take a tour of the inside and even explore the rose gardens on a warm summer day, #SantaBarbara #California #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER #StunningStructures](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/44cfd205-5536-4c95-8ff1-b094ac8f8047.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upper East 5/5(4 area reviews) While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Upper-East.dx553248635976468975) ![urban landscape of the city of Santa Barbara, California ; Shutterstock ID 398939668](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336854/2e5d0a91-532a-4c4b-8c8a-45b25eae41ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6336854) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323990/0efd817a-2a13-44f5-94b9-71d4061369d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Historic-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6323990) ![Father and son hiking on Jesusita Trail with panoramic view of ocean and Channel Islands, Santa Barbara, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976468697/a0c5b7f0-aa03-472d-8e6d-2b74e3e910b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oak Park 4.5/5(7 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Oak-Park.dx553248635976468697) ![Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323588/6cfccf8f-35e6-4214-9482-932efc78f72a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lower State 5/5(2 area reviews) While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall. 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