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$26,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Joanna

NT$9,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

3. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3 km from Riviera

Patty

NT$6,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

4. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Emma

NT$10,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

David S

NT$5,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

6. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 2.9 km from Riviera

McKenna

NT$10,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera

Marilyn

NT$8,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

8. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

JILL

NT$9,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

9. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.6 km from Riviera

Thomas

NT$7,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

10. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Shubh

NT$5,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

East Beach, 3.2 km from Riviera

Adolfo

NT$10,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

17.4 km from Riviera

Miguel

NT$6,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

13. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Greer

NT$8,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

14. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6.4 km from Riviera

michelle

NT$7,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

15. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Liad

NT$9,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

16. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.5 km from Riviera

Paul

NT$16,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

17. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Suzanne

NT$8,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

18. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera

Rachita

NT$9,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

19. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.6 km from Riviera

Shari

NT$10,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

20. Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone, 3 km from Riviera

wendy

NT$8,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Overall great sleep experience"

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay. Spacious rooms. Great location, walkable to the beach and State St for those that enjoy walking. Shower water temperature had issues but was fixed right away. Pool was nice. The lobby always had ice water and lemonade. Breakfast was lovely and so was the afternoon cheese and wine. Definitely recommend and would return."

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"Hotel stay for 2 nights , clean older hotel . The elevator though was grimy , could tell they don’t mop or clean it inside. Room clean but only 2 towels for 4 people, just had to ask for towels. Nice pool area with plenty of chairs. Nice outside bar. Ate on patio outside the hotel restaurant - good food but not super busy and finally after 30 minutes had to flag down a waiter to take our order, even though they passed by us several times. Otherwise good price"

El Encanto Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"The stay at El Encanto was great. The view from both the pool and the restaurant were awesome. The food was great as well. Had both a dinner and a breakfast there. The roasted whole chicken was the best chicken I’ve ever had. It’s a bit removed from the main part of town, which some folks may view as a plus or a minus. Highly recommend."

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Our top choices for Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

4. Santa Barbara Inn

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

6. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

8. Inn By The Harbor

9. The Upham Hotel

10. The Inn at East Beach

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

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

13. La Playa Inn

14. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

15. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

16. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

17. Lavender Inn by the Sea

18. Mason Beach Inn

19. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

20. Riviera Beach House

Where to stay in Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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