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Our top choices for Lower State hotels

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,114 reviews)
"Room was spotless, comfortable and staff was great."
United States
Roderick
The price is NT$6,946
NT$8,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (592 reviews)
"Room was comfortable with nice touches such as a fireplace, swinging chair and small nautical pieces "
United States
Wendy
The price is NT$4,063
NT$4,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Haley Hotel
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Guillermo
The price is NT$4,856
NT$5,545 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Riviera Beach House
Shopping mall
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, (1,000 reviews)
"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 NT$6,041
NT$6,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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, (402 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is NT$7,771
NT$8,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
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 reviews)
"Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things. "
United States
Matthew
The price is NT$6,703
NT$7,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Moxy Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (932 reviews)
"Room, staff, pool, restaurant, location were all fantastic!!"
United States
Marian
The price is NT$20,935
NT$25,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Hotel Californian
City view from property
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, (178 reviews)
"Amazing spot and awesome staff"
United States
Karim
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.9 km from Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (980 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful, the room comfortable and very clean, and we had a great stay."
United States
James S
The price is NT$3,415
NT$3,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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, (2,060 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean and great service! "
United States
Robert
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 2.1 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,221 reviews)
"Nice motel in a nice location at a good price "
United Kingdom
carl
The price is NT$3,087
NT$3,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
24.2 km from Lower State
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
United States
mike
The price is NT$4,909
NT$5,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
15.5 km from Lower State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,384 reviews)
"Great staff, room was spotless! "
United States
Carina
The price is NT$4,000
NT$4,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.1 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is NT$4,521
NT$5,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.2 km from Lower State
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and clean rooms. "
United States
Tim
The Inn at East Beach
Lobby sitting area
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Lower State
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,102 reviews)
"Was a good hotel "
United States
Hani
The price is NT$3,452
NT$3,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Beachside Inn
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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, (1,103 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is NT$4,711
NT$5,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Lower State
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is NT$3,948
NT$4,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Exterior
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 1.1 km from Lower State
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (235 reviews)
"Easy, clean and simply modern. I will def stay here next time I’m in SB 💙"
United States
ARMIE
The price is NT$3,033
NT$5,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Casa Jardin
Fountain
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Lower State
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,039 reviews)
"Great brunch, beautiful property and helpful staff"
United States
Kritika
The Franciscan Hotel
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Where to stay in Lower State

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

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.

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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing 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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

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

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

10/10 Excellent
"Great location!"
Wesley 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation 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 Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Californian is the highest ranked property in Lower State. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other favorite options in the area include Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel.
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 27 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 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 Moreton Bay Fig Tree or El Capitan Lake while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Lower State include Santa Barbara Art Foundry, Cabrillo Bikeway, and De la Guerra Plaza. While you're out sightseeing, Paseo Nuevo Mall 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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