Title: Visit Riviera: Best of Riviera, Santa Barbara Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Riviera](https://expedia.ca/Riviera-Santa-Barbara-Hotels.0-n553248635976481066-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Riviera Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Riviera.d553248635976481066.Car-Rental-Guide)[Riviera Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Riviera.d553248635976481066.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Riviera ## Santa Barbara ## Visit Riviera Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Barbara travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraBowl_6065951_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065951/1c4c223f-48da-46c6-aaa5-f4448e7438f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Bowl-Lower-Riviera.d6065951.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse showing heritage architecture and a luxury hotel or resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/35515636-c1e2-4fd8-9ed4-32c9dd451a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-County-Courthouse-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6177264.Vacation-Attraction) ![Giraffe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065929/270a1a70-0d2d-4907-9d24-b5f37a1112ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Zoo-Santa-Barbara.d6065929.Vacation-Attraction) ![I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/30ce6c84-8fdd-46b4-a6db-46fa6908e44f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Harbor-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d553248634000903287.Vacation-Attraction) ![Butterfly beach along Channel Drive in Santa Barbara, California., Shutterstock ID 23776711, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561135821/7c23c39f-881e-469e-b9f7-da3e4d3d4068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Butterfly Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.ca/Butterfly-Beach-Santa-Barbara.d553248621561135821.Vacation-Attraction) ![ENW1XK View from Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336857/90780389-162c-4ad9-9918-f18b839fdb74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Upper-State-Street-Santa-Barbara.d6336857.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/f40fd037-ab30-40b5-bf4c-f29e61420bbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour CA $38 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) ![Helicopter Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour CA $94 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map CA $48 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental CA $61 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details) ![Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49965347/cc9b081e-041c-4ce1-b661-266bdf8cbc76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy CA $34 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48117548/e9b4d8ff-465c-44c9-9eaa-98305e7e0ec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop CA $82 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-chocolate-bar-and-art-box-making-workshop.a48117548.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Riviera Hotel Deals ![El Encanto Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20448/26196657_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### El Encanto Santa Barbara 800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA CA $786 CA $997 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Mission ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (551 reviews) Very nice secluded hotel. Very upscale but in a low key way. Would love to stay again. Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=20448&PinnedHotelID=20448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481066) ![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/009f4bea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St Santa Barbara CA CA $361 CA $420 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,217 reviews) Such a beautiful building with so much Santa Barbara charm. Extremely well kept and has such a signature scent. Will definitely be back! Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481066) ![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/219b9599_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandpiper Lodge 3525 State St Santa Barbara CA CA $134 CA $153 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,210 reviews) Our experience was smooth. The hotel was old and dingy. The front desk allowed us to keep our bikes in the office area overnight. The breakfast didn’t have great options. Our stay was ok. Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=1057983&PinnedHotelID=1057983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481066) ![Inn By The Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34500/34495/375e4f4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Inn By The Harbor 433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA CA $295 CA $337 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,883 reviews) Quick and easy check-in, friendly and courteous staff, nice room and great location Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=34495&PinnedHotelID=34495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481066) ![Avania Inn of Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/969000/968986/a1b49ad5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avania Inn of Santa Barbara 128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA CA $171 CA $206 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,138 reviews) Location Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=968986&PinnedHotelID=968986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481066) ![The Milo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565800/565736/af5e1e5e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Milo 202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA CA $290 CA $331 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,539 reviews) Not enough hot water and water pressure was low Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=565736&PinnedHotelID=565736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481066) [See all 1,536 properties in Riviera](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976481066) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248635976481066) ## Check Riviera hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481066&startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26)[Feb 25 - Feb 26](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481066&startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481066&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27)[Feb 26 - Feb 27](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481066&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481066&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481066&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481066&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481066&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Riviera ![El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161030/a3ebc912-e936-42b1-9cb1-46f1414e5f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Laguna Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Laguna.dx553248635976472581) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Eastside Eastside might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Eastside.dx553248635976479528) ![Founded on December 4, 1786, the mission is the namesake of the city of Santa Barbara as well as of Santa Barbara County. The grounds occupy a rise between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains granting beautiful views in all directions. Mission Santa Barbara is the only mission to remain under the leadership of the Franciscan Friars since its founding, Relax on the lawn, take a tour of the inside and even explore the rose gardens on a warm summer day, #SantaBarbara #California #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER #StunningStructures](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/44cfd205-5536-4c95-8ff1-b094ac8f8047.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upper East 3/5(1 area review) While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Upper-East.dx553248635976468975) ![urban landscape of the city of Santa Barbara, California ; Shutterstock ID 398939668](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336854/2e5d0a91-532a-4c4b-8c8a-45b25eae41ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6336854) ![2017 Spring stroll in Santa Barbara, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323987/e0a8e901-65cd-4da6-a079-9da33d9a7596.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mission Canyon Visitors to Mission Canyon enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Mission-Canyon.dx553248635939576581) ![Aerial view of Santa Barbara historic city center with Santa Ynez Mountains at the background, from top of the clock tower of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, California CA, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323990/0efd817a-2a13-44f5-94b9-71d4061369d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Historic-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6323990) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Riviera ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app