What's it like in Riviera?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Riviera neighborhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Riviera travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Riviera?

Based on our traveler data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

How many hotels are there in the Riviera area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 21 Riviera hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riviera, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Riviera.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Riviera?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Riviera, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Riviera?

Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

Top Riviera Hotels

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Our top choices for Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

Riviera

Dylan

NT$25,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

2. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Emma

NT$13,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

3. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3 km from Riviera

Patty

NT$6,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

4. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

David S

NT$5,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

5. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Richard

NT$7,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

6. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 2.9 km from Riviera

McKenna

NT$9,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

7. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Heidi

NT$8,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

8. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.6 km from Riviera

JONATHAN CHARLES

NT$7,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

9. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Greer

NT$8,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

10. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6.4 km from Riviera

Robert

NT$7,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

11. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera

Mark

NT$8,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

12. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Liad

NT$8,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

13. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Shubh

NT$5,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

14. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Julia

NT$6,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

15. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Rachita

NT$9,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

16. Sandpiper Lodge

4.5 km from Riviera

Vania

NT$4,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

17. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

East Beach, 3.2 km from Riviera

Adolfo

NT$10,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

18. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera

Shari

NT$10,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

19. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 3.2 km from Riviera

Danielle

NT$11,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

20. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 3 km from Riviera

Edie

NT$4,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Where to stay in Riviera

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

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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.

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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.

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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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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