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Where to stay in Lower Riviera

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

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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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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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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.

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West Beach

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

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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 Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

6/10 Okay

"The outside is cute and it is a good location but our room needed to be redone. There are no bathroom toiletries provided so make sure you bring what you need. I saw an open room that had nice plank flooring like the photos but ours had old carpet and the room was just old & depressing. It did have a little kitchen but we didn’t use it. They also provide a little happy hour with wine & cheese. We didn’t take advantage of the breakfast but I believe it was pastry’s. I just think for the money our room was not worth it, but maybe some of the other rooms are."

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very well maintained and a great bargain in Santa Barbara. The room was extremely clean and large. The bathroom was very nicely laid out. Breakfast was very convenient and the property was in a great location in town. The property is older but that didn’t detract from anything during our stay."

Beachside Inn

6/10 Okay

"First, the good...the hotel is in a nice part of town. It is directly across from the marina and we enjoyed the walk along the shoreline and boardwalk. Breakfast was hot and hearty. There was a wide selection of items: yogurt, juices, fruit, eggs, chicken, cold cuts, cereal, bagels, etc. The hotel was undergoing remodeling, but it only took up a small part of the parking lot, and we still found a parking spot and it was free. The bed was bouncy, but comfy. The air conditioning was cool in the room. We appreciated the fridge in the room. The room was very spacious overall. Now our disappointments...The lights shining in our room from outside at night. Our room was near the elevator and was noisy at night. Also, the main showerhead didn't seem to work, so we had to use the spray nozzle only, and that flooded a part of the bathroom near the shower because there was no lip in the tile to keep in the water. The nozzle pointed outward and it was really hard to wash hair and body with only one hand. It would be nice if the spray nozzle could be fixed in a spot to use it as the main showerhead. Instead, it was attached at an angle and had to be held to be used. I went downstairs to ask for extra towels to clean it up, and was told they'd be sent up. They never came, so we did our best to use our used towels to sop it up. I also realized after this fiasco that my travel kit next to the sink also got soaked as a result, including makeup brushes, etc. Also, no hairdryer in room."

Hotel Santa Barbara

6/10 Okay

"The hotel was very nice very clean. The staff was wonderful. It’s just that $30 a day parking but I know that’s what they’re charging nowadays. The only thing is we expected breakfast because they said they had breakfast. I thought may be a Continental breakfast , but there was none of that, There is a little bar there to order snacks and drinks. The other thing is that the parking is very hidden. You can miss it. We went around several times before we we saw it."

Frequently asked questions

What is Lower Riviera like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera neighborhood. Consider a visit to Santa Barbara Bowl as part of your Lower Riviera travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Lower Riviera area?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodations in Lower Riviera to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Lower Riviera.

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

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What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Santa Barbara Bowl is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Riviera. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, be sure to visit other sights like Franceschi Park or Alice Keck Memorial Garden.

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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Casa Del Sol

Casa Iglesia

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Inn at East Beach

Montecito Inn

Rose Garden Inn

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Inn on Summer Hill

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Harbor House Inn

The Franciscan Hotel

Casa Jardin

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Palmoro House

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Town and Country Inn

Sandpiper Lodge

Where to stay in Lower Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

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