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Top 10 Hotels in Lower State, Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Great hotel in the heart of everything!"
The price is RM1,086
RM1,250 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara
Haley Hotel
Tasting room

Haley Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (539)
"What a gem, love the amenities and overall vibe of the place. Perfect location, walking distance to State St and the pier. Really enjoyed our stay! "
The price is RM801
RM955 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Haley Hotel
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Perfect place to stay at Santa Barbara!"
The price is RM1,087
RM1,241 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Californian
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Hotel Californian

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (899)
"Great room! Comfortable bed nice art work, first rate liquors, coffee snacks. Pleasant staff. Great location. "
The price is RM3,172
RM3,840 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Hotel Californian
Riviera Beach House
Sun deck

Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1006)
"Great property, would definitely stay again on a short trip. Rooms are on the smaller side, but it’s a small boutique hotel the staff and the lobby make up for the size of the room."
The price is RM1,134
RM1,295 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Riviera Beach House
Moxy Santa Barbara
Bar (on property)

Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (804)
"Great property, rooms are a little quirky but facility is great overall and the location is perfect."
The price is RM972
RM1,110 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Moxy Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (369)
"The Drift Hotel was so amazing! It was the perfect location to walk around State St, and explore around Santa Barbara"
The price is RM1,085
RM1,239 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
City view from property

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (139)
"Awesome place to stay. Good breakfast, friendly staff, good vibes."
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Social Stays
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher

Social Stays

1.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16)
"It's a hostel, but it was very nice, and very clean. "
The price is RM611
RM697 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Social Stays
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Enjoyed the quick easy check in, ocean view room, the big, clean, relaxing pool and the grounds. "
The price is RM747
RM839 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is RM611
RM704 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (194)
"Great stay ! "
The price is RM488
RM561 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Casa Del Sol
Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (594)
"Relaxing "
Casa Del Sol
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1171)
"The staff is very kind and courteous. "
The price is RM412
RM474 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1202)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is RM610
RM702 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Outdoor dining

Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

3.0 star property
The price is RM1,412
RM3,185 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1007)
"Great stay"
The price is RM347
RM408 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (325)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is RM1,057
RM1,205 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Inn on Summer Hill
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (279)
"Excellent property."
The price is RM6,567
RM8,000 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito Inn
View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is RM837
RM1,132 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Montecito Inn
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Where to stay in Lower State

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

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.

Santa Barbara Beach map

Santa Barbara Beach

5 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Santa Barbara which includes a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Downtown Santa Barbara map

Downtown Santa Barbara

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 County Courthouse might round out your trip.

East Beach map

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.

West Beach map

West Beach

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

Top Lower State Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"The garden view is lovely! Chris and the staff give Five Star customer service!!"
Holly 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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 Reagan Ranch Center as part of your Lower State travel plans.

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

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Californian is the highest ranked property in Lower State. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other favourite options in the area include ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel and Haley Hotel.

How many hotels are there in the Lower State area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 28 Lower State hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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 El Capitan Lake or Paseo Nuevo Mall while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Lower State include Moreton Bay Fig Tree, Santa Barbara Art Foundry and Cabrillo Bikeway. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and Casa de la Guerra 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.