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

Hotel Californian
"The room was excellent. The location was excellent. They had a Jacuzzi and a nice pool. The spa was minimal. The services were excellent only a steam room. I wouldn’t call it a five star."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Riviera Beach House
"This hotel offers tiny rooms and although it bills itself as pet friendly but we did not experience pet friendly staff. We left after one night for another hotel."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
"For the money, this hotel was the pits. Rooms are super small and under-lit. There is no safe for jewelry, etc. Anyone can go up and down the elevators. There were no cups, no ice bucket. Parking was just a general paid parking lot, no discount, no reserved spots. Staff was unfriendly and had attitude ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Haley Hotel
"Didn't love it, I think I should have looked at the pictures closer on Hotels dot com. This place is an old motel downtown that has been facelifted into trying to be a boutique place. It was clean though."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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 Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater 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.





















