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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

1. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (876 reviews)
"great location and clean motel"
United States
Bonnie
The price is CA $197
CA $225 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Presidio
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

2. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,443 reviews)
"Excellent location, clean and comfortable room."
United States
Anne
The price is CA $181
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

3. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,309 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff. Great location. Walkable,e to harbor and some excellent restaurants!"
United States
Karen
The price is CA $214
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Beachside Inn
A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

4. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice, we would stay here again."
United States
Wesley
The price is CA $211
CA $241 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Castillo Inn at the Beach
A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

5. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Gustavo
The price is CA $183
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Inn at East Beach
A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

6. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,771 reviews)
"Great location and overall stay"
United States
Greg
The price is CA $165
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Sandpiper Lodge
A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

7. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,959 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay. Lovely helpful staff. Great location to walk to the Beach and restaurants."
United Kingdom
Tricia
The price is CA $324
CA $370 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Inn By The Harbor
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a door leading to a bathroom.

8. Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
North State
6.6 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room.very helpful staff. This will be my go to place to stay."
United States
K.
The price is CA $153
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Rose Garden Inn
A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

9. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (271 reviews)
"Highly recommended."
United States
NAYA
The price is CA $176
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.

10. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
Fairview
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,196 reviews)
"Great only because next to airport"
United States
Isabel
The price is CA $142
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
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Top Lower Riviera Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good
"Nice hotel! It needs a little maintenance, specially the staircases. Staff very nice and friendly! Housekeeping team very kind !"
Rosario 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Lemon Tree Inn

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How can I get to Lower Riviera and get around on a budget?
Checking out these ways to get around Lower Riviera can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), situated 7.8 mi (12.6 km) away. If that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is 24.5 mi (39.4 km) away. Lower Riviera might not have many public transportation choices so a car rental could be an economical alternative to see the area.

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