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$26,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Lorena

NT$12,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

3. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 2.9 km from Riviera

Alex

NT$12,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

4. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Thomas

NT$11,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Michael

NT$6,932 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$11,760 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

NT$7,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

8. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

darryl a

NT$11,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

9. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6.4 km from Riviera

Kristine

NT$8,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera

Dominique

NT$10,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

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

East Beach, 3.2 km from Riviera

Justin

NT$11,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

12. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3.6 km from Riviera

Oscar

NT$8,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

13. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

David

NT$10,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

14. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Vy

NT$7,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

15. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.6 km from Riviera

Michael

NT$8,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

16. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera

Matthew

NT$10,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

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$8,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

18. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

James

NT$10,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

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$6,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

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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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