Riviera, CA
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit

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 Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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

Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.

Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Riviera Hotel Deals

El Encanto Santa Barbara
"Wonderful place wonderful staff great food and amenities"
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
"The staff was amazing. The location is also a great spot to allow you to walk everywhere!"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Chose a room with a balcony as I like to sleep with fresh air. No screen door. I asked to be put in ANY room with screens. Sorry, we don't do screens. So my room populated up with flying insects. This tells me they do the minimum for customers. I checked, all the surrounding properties have screens. ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Room is clean, nice staffs, breakfast is good Do not like people next door made noises when closed their door."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"The room was great. It's basic, but the bed was comfortable and the room was quiet and roomy. I did notice there was no fan over the shower, so you had to open the window for a vent. But otherwise, it was all we needed. Although my husband got his coffee in the breakfast room, we didn't find anything ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026

The Milo
"Beautiful Great location Parking is not included so budget an extra $40 There is only one jacuzzi which tends to be quite busy and is not open in the morning before checkout"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Riviera

Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl.

Eastside
Eastside might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

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.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant 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.

Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
