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Our top choices for Lower State hotels

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"The location is great. Just steps from sterns wharf, restaurants and beach trails. Hotel is very pleasant. "
United States
evan
The price is CA $250
CA $286 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Riviera Beach House
Reception

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,214 reviews)
"Beautiful location and hotel "
United States
Samantha
The price is CA $336
CA $390 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Hotel Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (939 reviews)
"Good size room, friendly staff, and great location."
United States
Jasper
The price is CA $906
CA $1,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Hotel Californian
View from room

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (415 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is CA $282
CA $322 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Shopping mall

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
June
The price is CA $313
CA $357 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (606 reviews)
"Great central location, staff were all very friendly, felt safe! "
United States
Margarita
The price is CA $187
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Haley Hotel
View from property

Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (807 reviews)
"Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things. "
United States
Matthew
The price is CA $301
CA $344 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Moxy Santa Barbara
City view from property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (191 reviews)
"Highly recommended "
United States
Naya
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24 | Beach/ocean view

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
24.2 km from Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Had an awesome restaurant right on property and all staff very friendly"
United States
cathy
The price is CA $223
CA $251 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.1 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is CA $207
CA $238 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Surfing/boogie boarding

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17 km from Lower State
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (237 reviews)
"Nice staff"
United States
Juan
The price is CA $133
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach nearby

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17 km from Lower State
7.0 out of 10, Good, (642 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
The price is CA $114
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Casa Del Sol
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
16.9 km from Lower State
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,259 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is CA $105
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
15.5 km from Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,412 reviews)
"Staff was very polite and helpful with recommendations for dinner. The rooms were clean and comfortable."
United States
Kimberly
The price is CA $197
CA $226 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (344 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is CA $308
CA $357 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Inn on Summer Hill
Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6 km from Lower State
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (301 reviews)
"Service, food, accommodations were top tier! What a special place ❤️ Can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
Joelle
The price is CA $1,718
CA $2,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Lobby

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
4.9 km from Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is older architecture and had that classic feel. The rooms are small but comfortable. The hotel is at the beginning of a very nice street with restaurants and shopping. The staff is great !"
United States
Joseph
The price is CA $214
CA $302 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Montecito Inn
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
4.5 km from Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Exterior

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.2 km from Lower State
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful and the room was spacious with a great view. Excellent location. We can’t wait to go back. "
United States
Sarah
The price is CA $343
CA $447 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.2 km from Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach
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Compare popular hotels in Lower State

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
City view from property
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
191 reviews
View
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,214 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
939 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
606 reviews
View
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View
Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,005 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower State

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

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

Top Lower State Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Super clean, you pay upfront and just check out before your departure, and they provide free breakfast. Rooms were excellent as well as location for getting back on the freeway."
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is Lower State like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Lower State neighborhood has to offer. Be sure to check out MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall as part of your Lower State travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Lower State?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Californian is the highest ranked property in Lower State. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other favorite options in the area include Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel.
How many hotels will I find in the Lower State area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 26 Lower State hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower State, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Lower State.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center can be part of your cultural tour of Lower State. You could also plan a visit to Paseo Nuevo Mall or Moreton Bay Fig Tree while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Lower State include Santa Barbara Art Foundry, De la Guerra Plaza, and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.
How can I get around Lower State and the greater Santa Barbara area?
To venture out of town, take a train from Santa Barbara Station.

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