Riviera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Stay near popular Riviera attractions
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
AU$96
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
AU$54
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
AU$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Riviera Hotel Deals
El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$1,133 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$1,133
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Stearns Wharf ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$376 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$376
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,518 reviews)
"I was thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness, the design, the professional, friendly staff. Everything was just amazing could not be happier."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is AU$130 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$130
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is AU$144 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$144
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,690 reviews)
"I (and 2 more) had to wait for half an hour before I could be checked in because the only staff was busy allotting rooms one by one to a big group. Extremely limited toiletries; bring your own if you plan on staying here."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$178 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$178
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$284 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$284
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,292 reviews)
"Nice inn in santa barbara. It was close to beach, harbor and restaurants . Very clean and staff very helpful. Breakfast the usual fare and liked the afternoon wine and cheese"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Riviera
Find the best Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.
Montecito
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.
Photo by Rachel M
Open Photo by Rachel M
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.
Photo by robb image
Open Photo by robb image
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
