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Our top choices for Lower State hotels

Reception

1. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,514 reviews)
"Loved this hotel, staff, location everything was wonderful"
United States
Karri
The price is SAR 853
SAR 992 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara
Shopping mall

2. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel."
United States
Irina
The price is SAR 895
SAR 1,022 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

3. Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"The location, amenities, room and staff were all exceptional!!"
United States
Mary
The price is SAR 680
SAR 776 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Riviera Beach House
View from room

4. 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, (493 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Emeterio
The price is SAR 909
SAR 1,038 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Exterior

5. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (696 reviews)
"Great place and walking distance to fun bars"
United States
Rodney J
The price is SAR 613
SAR 736 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Haley Hotel
Restaurant

6. Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean best service, beautiful location"
United States
Karen
The price is SAR 1,821
SAR 2,359 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Hotel Californian
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

7. Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (824 reviews)
"noisy because it is near 101 and expensive"
United States
Hongtao
The price is SAR 954
SAR 1,090 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Moxy Santa Barbara
The Inn At Anatega #4 | Studio Downtown, Two Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

8. The Inn At Anatega

The Inn At Anatega
2.5 star property
Lower State
The price is SAR 1,077
SAR 1,980 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
The Inn At Anatega
City view from property

9. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (256 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is SAR 523
SAR 596 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Front of property - evening/night

10. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"It was an absolute incredible value/location booking"
United States
Javier
The price is SAR 891
SAR 1,015 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Playa Inn
Front of property

11. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel and location!"
United States
Rachita
The price is SAR 842
SAR 984 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Mason Beach Inn
View from property

12. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,116 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay!"
United States
Amanda
The price is SAR 891
SAR 1,015 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

13. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,408 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is SAR 632
SAR 749 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Exterior

14. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,947 reviews)
"Pleasant stay with excellent breakfast."
United States
emiliano
The price is SAR 881
SAR 1,006 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Inn By The Harbor
Outdoor pool

15. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.6 km from Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location, was clean and all facilities were nice."
United States
Jodi
The price is SAR 1,164
SAR 1,327 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Harbor View Inn
Exterior

16. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,455 reviews)
"Good for vacation staying near the beach"
United States
hoan
The price is SAR 977
SAR 1,116 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Exterior

17. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Lower State
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,185 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is SAR 873
SAR 995 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Marina Beach Hotel
Front of property

18. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Lower State
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, clean, great amenities"
United States
Abby
The price is SAR 705
SAR 803 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Harbor House Inn
Lobby sitting area

19. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,289 reviews)
"Great location, free parking on site was great, nice staff, nice rooms, and amazing breakfast!!"
United States
Rebecca
The price is SAR 633
SAR 723 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Beachside Inn
Fountain

20. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Lower State
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,292 reviews)
"Great staff, excellent breakfast options, easy parking and comfy rooms."
United States
Bob
The price is SAR 666
SAR 759 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Franciscan Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Lower State

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,514 reviews
View
City view from property
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
256 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
696 reviews
View
Restaurant
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
824 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower State

Find the best Lower State areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

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

A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

A coastal town with a prominent church, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
Photo by Rachel M
Open Photo by Rachel M

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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

A marina filled with sailboats at sunset.
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Open Photo by robb image

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

Top Lower State Hotel Reviews

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our stay. Thank you"
teresa 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Beachside 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 neighborhood has to offer. Be sure to check out Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree as part of your Lower State travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Lower State?
Based on our traveler data, Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Lower State. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a 24-hour fitness center and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the area include Hotel Californian and Riviera Beach House.
How many hotels will I find in the Lower State area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 20 Lower State hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower State, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Lower State.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lower State?
For additional details about updating your trip to Lower State or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Sights like Reagan Ranch Center and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation can be part of your cultural tour of Lower State. You could also plan a visit to Moreton Bay Fig Tree or Paseo Nuevo Mall while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Lower State include Santa Barbara Art Foundry, De la Guerra Plaza, and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater 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.