Lower Riviera Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit Lower Riviera
Stay near popular Lower Riviera attractions
Things to do
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
£44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Lower Riviera
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is £69 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
£69
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,531 reviews)
"I’ve had some bad hotel experiences, but this was beyond bad. It took nearly an hour to check in. The room stank, and the smell attached itself to all of our clothes. The walls are paper-thin and for some reason there were people stomping around and yelling at all hours of the night. The shower was ..."
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is £76 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
£76
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,724 reviews)
"the door lock was broken side not STAY!"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £199 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£199
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £154 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£154
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,303 reviews)
"Comfortable beds. Very clean. Nice location in walking distance to the train station, funk district, and the pier. Enjoyed the good breakfast as well."
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £117 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£117
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,435 reviews)
"Excellent stay thanks to the staff. Glory was amazing and willing to stay late to allow us in since our flight was delayed multiple times. Very clean. Great view."
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £96 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
£96
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (2,712 reviews)
"We stood one night and that was enough. Our ac unit was broken and I called twice to get it checked. They couldn’t fix it and said sorry but enjoy your stay. I had two small children in that room and we had to sleep with the window open because it was so hot! At check out they said they would be ..."
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in Lower Riviera
Find the best Lower Riviera 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 West 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.
Photo by Rachel M
Open Photo by Rachel M
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.
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Open Photo by robb image
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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
