10 Best Hotels in Lower State, Santa Barbara for 2025

Lower State hotels and places to stay

"Great hotel in the heart of everything!"

CA $383 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

"Perfect place to stay at Santa Barbara!"

CA $421 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

"Great property, would definitely stay again on a short trip. Rooms are on the smaller side, but it’s a small boutique hotel the staff and the lobby make up for the size of the room."

CA $420 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

"What a gem, love the amenities and overall vibe of the place. Perfect location, walking distance to State St and the pier. Really enjoyed our stay! "

CA $297 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

"The Drift Hotel was so amazing! It was the perfect location to walk around State St, and explore around Santa Barbara"

CA $402 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

"Awesome place to stay. Good breakfast, friendly staff, good vibes."

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

"It was a lovely hotel "

CA $1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

"Great property, rooms are a little quirky but facility is great overall and the location is perfect."

CA $360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

"It's a hostel, but it was very nice, and very clean. "

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

"We had a wonderful stay at Casa del Sol, a boutique-like small motel. It was our first time there. The staff was responsive to our needs and provided a quiet, charming environment. We look forward to our next visit! "

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

"Really great fun and friendly place. "

CA $366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

"Very nice and clean breakfast is amazing"

CA $343 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

"All excellent, period!"

CA $1,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."

CA $228 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "

CA $235 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

"Enjoyed our experience"

CA $303 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"Overall, we enjoyed our stay!"

CA $286 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

"Great stay ! "

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area

"Great staff and stay. "

CA $317 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

"Great hotel . Great location . Really enjoyed our stay "

CA $349 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

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Where to stay in Lower State

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

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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Santa Barbara Beach

5 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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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Downtown Santa Barbara

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

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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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West Beach

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

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Top Lower State Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, right opposite the beach. A nice pool and fun family games throughout the grounds. Our room was very comfortable, asked for quiet room and it was! The reasons I haven't given this 5 stars is because our room wasn’t ready for check in at 4.20pm. The restaurant menu was limited… so easy to walk in to downtown though. We wanted to play pickleball, the courts were empty but were told we couldn’t use them as booking was not available. Minor points really, I would recommend this hotel to friends! "

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great little Inn right by the harbor. The beach is just across the street and dining options are walkable. The pool and hot tub were fantastic. They had coffee and tea all day and night, and they even had wine and cheese in the evening. The staff was very friendly and quick to help with anything we needed. If the hotel is full parking could be an issue, but there was plenty when we checked in."

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the friendliness of the staff. Bed was comfy and private enough. Breakfast was nice -real eggs and pancakes. and they had a bbq dinner in the evening. Centrally located to downtown sb. I was nervous because i had never stayed at a hostel before but it was better then expected. My only complaint is that the ice machine wasnt working"

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

Social Stays

Social Stays

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Where to stay in Lower State

Montecito

Santa Barbara Beach

Downtown Santa Barbara

East Beach

West Beach

Top Lower State Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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