Lower Riviera
Santa Barbara
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 walkable area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour
Lower Riviera Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
Really nice hotel with stylish comfy rooms. Perfect to be in downtown SB
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Make sure to check under the bed sheets we found hair and stains that were disgusting. Other than that great place, they don’t clean their coffee machine which made my tea black.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Great room with a partial view of the ocean. Staff was really nice and the check in and out was super easy.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Super tight quarters no air , basic fan if you want to leave door open , 1 window in bathroom . Location price , happy hour . Room with king bed had 2feet around bed and walls
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
This is one of the few high quality places to stay in Santa Barbara. It’s a gem, centrally located and very comfy. We loved staying here.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Rooms are spacious and clean. Front desk staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Breakfast consists of pastries, waffles and fruit. There is a coffee machine to be used all day. General manager Jake is very attentive and helpful. We always choose a room with a balcony to enjoy the nice ...
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Riviera
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.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
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.
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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
Oak Park
While there might not be top attractions in Oak Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
