Lower Riviera Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Lower Riviera
Hotel Santa Barbara
This hotel is wonderful! I stayed here for a wedding in the area and will definitely be back. The location is excellent, room was nice even though it was pretty small. The bar in the lobby even had some great wine options!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Easy check in, clean room and overall facility, close to the freeway
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Clean and spacious room, comfy bed. Breakfast was bagels, cereal and fruit with coffee tea and milk. Good enough to get you started. We would stay here again
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
David the front desk staff was helpful, making it easy to check in so with the guy ( did not get his name)who worked for valet parking. He was very kind and willing to help. Rooms needed upgrading lighting wise a little dark on our room,air-conditioning was a little loud. Beds and pillows were fresh ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Inn By The Harbor
The room was spacious and comfortable. Although the main point of our visit was to see my son who’s a freshman at UCSB, we turned it into a short girls’ trip! Inn at the Harbor was perfect proximity for us to walk to restaurants on the beach, as well as the Funk Zone for Night Life. Great ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Riviera
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Santa Barbara Historical Museum might round out your trip.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
