Lower State Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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Popular places to visit
Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Explore the lovely green spaces of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and also enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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 meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre 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.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in Lower State
Hotel Santa Barbara
"Helpful staff. Check in was a breeze! Calm and relaxing vibe throughout the hotel."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Californian
"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."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Riviera Beach House
"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 ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
"Great hotel, staff and accommodations..close to everything Santa Barbara has to offer."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
"It jor good experience sleeping with others when they talk bad words in their sleep"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Front desk was not hospitable . She seemed to be trying to be nice. When I arrived she said my room wasn’t ready but she could give me another. I asked what the difference in rooms was and she said no difference. So I asked, what would my room that is “not ready” have different from the one that’s ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
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.
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.
