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.

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1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

Riviera

Dylan

NT$29,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Lorena

NT$9,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

3. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 2.9 km from Riviera

Guy

NT$12,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

4. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Thomas

NT$11,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Michael

NT$6,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

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

6. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Logan J

NT$11,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

7. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3 km from Riviera

Gloria

NT$7,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

8. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

darryl a

NT$9,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

9. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6.4 km from Riviera

Kristine

NT$8,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera

Dominique

NT$10,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

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

East Beach, 3.2 km from Riviera

Justin

NT$11,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

12. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3.6 km from Riviera

Oscar

NT$8,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

13. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

David

NT$11,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

14. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Pamela

NT$6,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

15. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.6 km from Riviera

Michael

NT$8,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

16. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera

Matthew

NT$10,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

17. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Martin

NT$8,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

18. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

James

NT$10,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

19. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 3.2 km from Riviera

Kavian

NT$12,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, refrigerator (on request)

20. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 3 km from Riviera

Teri

NT$7,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

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Where to stay in Riviera

Find the best Riviera 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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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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.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

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

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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.

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Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Good Breakfast"

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay. The hotel was great, clean check-in area. The room was immaculately quiet, clean and fresh air. The front desk was awesome and welcoming. I just wish there was view of the beach. It is within walking to the community pool, and warf. 1 mile from State Street. Lots of eatery there. You can rent bikes. There is a free trolley. A real nice getaway!"

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"This was the last stop on my 9 day road trip and this hotel dar exceeded my expectations. The hotel messed up on my reservation, I had reserved a 2 queen room and when I arrived, it was not available. The hotel game my friend and I our own room each. The room was spacious, sparkling clean and a very comfortable king bed. I loved the bathroom, the lighting was spot on perfect for getting ready. I will certainly be returning to the Leta."

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good

"Location is beyond ideal if you are spending some time in Santa Barbara. Walk to beaches, the marina, shoreline, State Street, Funk Zone etc. Front desk extremely friendly and helpful. Surprisingly good daily breakfast with real eggs and tasty coffee. Do not plan to sleep in though. Carts start rumbling at 8am, and expect loud conversations among the staff. If you understand vulgar Spanish slang then cover your ears. Beds are very comfortable."

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Our top choices for Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4. Inn By The Harbor

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

6. Santa Barbara Inn

7. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

8. La Playa Inn

9. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

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

12. Beachside Inn

13. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

14. The Inn at East Beach

15. The Upham Hotel

16. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

17. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

18. Marina Beach Hotel

19. Harbor View Inn

20. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Where to stay in Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

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