Lower State Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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Stay near popular Lower State attractions
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£29
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 State
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £237 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£237
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,433 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with comfortable upgraded rooms, bikes to borrow, even a sparkling water dispenser on each floor."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Hotel Californian
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £439 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£439
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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! (975 reviews)
"There access to apps such as Netflix was not working and only a handful of TV stations that were. When I mentioned it to the manager he said yeah they've been working on it but offered no compensation and that was our one night just to enjoy our hotel room we room service but couldn't watch any movies ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Riviera Beach House
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £218 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£218
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice staff, great location. Rooms where super small and very outdated. Not worth the almost $800 / night after fees and parking. Try Hotel Santa Barbara for similar pricing and much nicer rooms."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £237 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£237
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (457 reviews)
"Our stay at Drift Santa Barbara was memorable from check-in to check-out. The keyless, contactless system was seamless—easy arrival and departure on our own schedule. The room was a pleasure with modern fixtures, a comfortable, cozy bed, and a rain shower. Everything on the property felt stylish ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
134 Chapala St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £107 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£107
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (228 reviews)
"Had a great time. Shout out to Kali who is on their staff! She went above and beyond and helped me so much!!!! Also they have fun!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £266 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£266
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
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.
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 East 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.
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.
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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
