Lower State Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit Lower State
Stay near popular Lower State attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes
Top hotels in Lower State

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Super friendly staff. Great location."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hotel Californian

Riviera Beach House
"We enjoyed the stay very much. Could have done without the train, but other than that, no complaints. Best hotel coffee I’ve ever had. Loved the aesthetic."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
"Small small rooms. Hard for Lyft drivers to navigate to the check in entrance. It’s in the back. When I arrived there was no attendant available and we waiting a long time for the room to be ready. Dust on the wooden declarations."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
"Had a great time. Shout out to Kali who is on their staff! She went above and beyond and helped me so much!!!! Also they have fun!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Haley Hotel
"awesome stay"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Lower State

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

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.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

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

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





















