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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Santa Barbara	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,383 reviews	View
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 211 reviews	View
Hotel Californian	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 963 reviews	View
Haley Hotel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 648 reviews	View
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Lower State

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

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Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top Lower State Hotel Reviews

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent

"We had an awesome time at hotel Californian there rooftop pool is great. All the restaurants which are all walking distance were delicious. Very friendly staff and great rooms with balcony views of the ocean."

Riviera Beach House

6/10 Okay

"No blow dryer in room. No real closet, couldn’t hang up my dress for wedding. Room was so small that we couldn’t actually get around small suitcase to far side of the bed… again, no closet. Also no full length mirror. Property does not have an elevator. Clean and cute, but everything else was challenging."

Frequently asked questions

What is Lower State like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Lower State neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall as part of your Lower State travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Lower State?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Lower State. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the area include Riviera Beach House and Hotel Californian.

How many hotels are there in the Lower State area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, choose from one of Expedia's 19 hotels and other accommodation options in Lower State.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower State, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Lower State.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

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 neighbourhood. 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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Hotel Santa Barbara

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Hotel Californian

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Where to stay in Lower State

Santa Barbara Beach

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Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

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