What's it like in Riviera?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Riviera neighborhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Riviera travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Riviera?

Based on our traveler data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

How many hotels are there in the Riviera area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 21 Riviera hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riviera, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Riviera.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Riviera?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Riviera, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Riviera?

Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

Top Riviera Hotels

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1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

Riviera

Dylan

₩1,109,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

2. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Julia

₩265,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

3. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Joanna

₩393,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

4. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3 km from Riviera

Patty

₩280,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

5. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

17.3 km from Riviera

Heather

₩140,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

6. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

David S

₩220,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

7. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Suzanne

₩367,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

8. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

24.8 km from Riviera

David

₩299,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

9. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Kalle

₩417,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

10. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.6 km from Riviera

Thomas

₩311,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

11. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Shubh

₩257,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

12. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Emma

₩456,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

13. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 3.2 km from Riviera

Scott

₩193,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

14. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 3 km from Riviera

Chase

₩259,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

15. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

15.1 km from Riviera

Andrew

₩121,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

16. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 4.5 km from Riviera

Vania

₩206,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

17. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

15.7 km from Riviera

Mark

₩228,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

18. Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

4.7 km from Riviera

Inna

₩280,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

19. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Greer

₩388,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

20. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3.6 km from Riviera

Liam

₩304,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Where to stay in Riviera

Find the best Riviera areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent

"The friendly cheerful staff was kind and helpful. The amenities in the room were appreciated. The clean room, and comfort of the bed were greatly appreciated"

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay. Spacious rooms. Great location, walkable to the beach and State St for those that enjoy walking. Shower water temperature had issues but was fixed right away. Pool was nice. The lobby always had ice water and lemonade. Breakfast was lovely and so was the afternoon cheese and wine. Definitely recommend and would return."

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"Hotel stay for 2 nights , clean older hotel . The elevator though was grimy , could tell they don’t mop or clean it inside. Room clean but only 2 towels for 4 people, just had to ask for towels. Nice pool area with plenty of chairs. Nice outside bar. Ate on patio outside the hotel restaurant - good food but not super busy and finally after 30 minutes had to flag down a waiter to take our order, even though they passed by us several times. Otherwise good price"

El Encanto Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"The stay at El Encanto was great. The view from both the pool and the restaurant were awesome. The food was great as well. Had both a dinner and a breakfast there. The roasted whole chicken was the best chicken I’ve ever had. It’s a bit removed from the main part of town, which some folks may view as a plus or a minus. Highly recommend."

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Our top choices for Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

2. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

3. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

4. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

5. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

6. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

7. Lavender Inn by the Sea

8. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

9. Inn By The Harbor

10. The Upham Hotel

11. The Inn at East Beach

12. Santa Barbara Inn

13. Lemon Tree Inn

14. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

15. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

16. Sandpiper Lodge

17. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

18. Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

19. La Playa Inn

20. Beachside Inn

Where to stay in Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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