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ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (173)
"Fun and friendly atmosphere. Matthew was especially kind in showing me around. Definitely would stay here again."
United States
Jacob
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Shopping centre
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is RM778
RM888 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (588)
"Room was comfortable with nice touches such as a fireplace, swinging chair and small nautical pieces "
United States
Wendy
The price is RM523
RM637 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Haley Hotel
View from room
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (400)
"Great location and service "
United States
juan
The price is RM845
RM965 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Terrace/patio
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (929)
"Room, staff, pool, restaurant, location were all fantastic!!"
United States
Marian
Hotel Californian
View from property
Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (807)
"Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things. "
United States
Matthew
The price is RM794
RM906 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Moxy Santa Barbara
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1074)
"Outstanding location."
United States
william
The price is RM773
RM898 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1009)
"Wonderful setting, perfect location and easy shopping"
United States
Leah
The price is RM664
RM758 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Riviera Beach House
Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17 km from Lower State
6.8 out of 10, (631)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol
Surfing/boogie boarding
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17 km from Lower State
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (228)
"Clean and comfortable beds "
United States
Kelly
The price is RM456
RM524 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Garden
Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
5.2 km from Lower State
6.4 out of 10, (1001)
"The room was clean, the staff was friendly and very helpful. "
United States
Tara
Rose Garden Inn
Aerial view
Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 2.2 km from Lower State
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (320)
"Super clean, wonderful staff, beautiful quiet elegant place. Great amenities.."
United States
Donna
The price is RM686
RM798 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Bath Street Inn
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (336)
"Fantastic place to stay! Great staff, great location, beautiful memories!"
United States
Christopher
The price is RM1,018
RM1,181 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Inn on Summer Hill
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
24.1 km from Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is RM699
RM785 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Garden
Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel
2.5 star property
4.9 km from Lower State
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Staff is very "direct", room was clean. Very basically useful. Easy clean stay. Strict check out but not terrible "
United States
Luna
The price is RM322
RM379 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Sunset Motel
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
6.6 km from Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1010)
"Clean rooms, good breakfast, centralized location"
United States
ALEENA
The price is RM696
RM821 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
3.8 km from Lower State
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"It was a nice room at a nice price - and nice staff too."
United States
Jessica
The price is RM256
RM303 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Town and Country Inn
Children’s play area – outdoor
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
11.4 km from Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (206)
"Such lovely, serene, clean place. Staff were super nice and helpful. Also, a Great place to stay if you are visiting UCSB. "
United States
Beheshteh
The price is RM826
RM944 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Courtyard
Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
4.7 km from Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"It was centrally located to nice eateries, breweries, wine bars & local shops. "
United States
Kathy
The price is RM371
RM423 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Oasis Inn & Suites
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real
2.5 star property
9.4 km from Lower State
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"Great customer service and check-in was quick and easy"
United States
Isabel
The price is RM476
RM553 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real
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Where to stay in Lower State

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

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

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

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 Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Top Lower State Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms. Balcony view. Parking. Breakfast. So much value for the room rate. Highly recommended."
Rufino 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall 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 Hotel Santa Barbara 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Moreton Bay Fig Tree while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Lower State include Santa Barbara Art Foundry, El Capitan Lake 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.

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